If you ask a question about what drink you associate with the New Year, 99.9% of respondents will answer that with champagne. Indeed, a glass of good champagne for the New Year can be drunk even by those who do not drink alcohol during the year.
However, it's not necessary to limit yourself to only a sparkling drink. Be sure to prepare for the New Year's table several options for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Be sure to consider the composition of the guests and their preferences. What is suitable for a male company is unacceptable for a family feast with children.
Strong alcohol
Cognac, vodka, whiskey, of course, are found on the festive table in the New Year in pure form, but still more characteristic are drinks with a low alcohol content. Listed strong drinks are often used as an element for the preparation of a variety of cocktails.
It is not necessary to use a shaker for mixing cocktails. You can replace it with a blender or a large plastic bottle. Many cocktails are made without mixing.
Wines, liqueurs and similar drinks
Be sure to select the alcohol in advance in accordance with the dishes that are planned to be served to the table. White dinner wines are suitable for fish. To the meat - red. Good champagne for the New Year can and do not eat or pick up fresh fruit or light dessert.
Mulled wine
A hot drink made of wine, cinnamon, vanilla and many other fragrant elements is perfect for an adult company planning to celebrate the New Year outside the city or outdoors. This tasty and not strong drink perfectly warms and allows to keep sobriety of mind. It is done quickly and under the power of anyone.
The main mistake novices - they often bring the wine to a boil and spoil everything. There are many recipes for the drink, and finding them is not a problem.
Smoothies
There is another drink that is cooked at the guests, as well as mulled wine, but on this their similarity ends. This is smoothies. It is suitable for a children's table or for guests who lead a healthy lifestyle and categorically refuse to drink alcohol.
The recipe for the drink includes a milk base( cream, yogurt or milk) and fresh fruit and berries, sometimes vegetables. A blender is required for cooking. Served with smoothies already bottled in glasses.
Homemade drinks, lemonades, compotes
These delicious drinks, familiar from childhood, are prepared in advance. They are done quickly and simply. You can use both fresh and frozen fruits and berries. Suitable dried fruits, jam and honey. Most often served in a cooled form. Stock up a beautiful large jug to serve these drinks on the table.
Of course, in our time, you can buy and lemonade, and mors already ready. Special bottles are sold and smoothies. But still, the drink, prepared on its own secret recipe, gives the home table some warmth. Prepare for your guests something special. Let it be at least an ordinary tea with mint leaves and a slice of lemon at the end of the holiday.
Whatever drinks you choose for your festive table, be sure to stock up with appropriate glasses, so that the taste and aroma of the drink are correctly perceived.