cocktail – Better HouseKeeper https://betterhousekeeper.com Your ultimate source for housekeeping, cleaning hacks, decorating ideas, diy projects, recipes, and more! Sat, 07 Jan 2023 14:30:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New Year’s Long Island Cocktail With a Twist https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/12/30/new-years-long-island-cocktail-with-a-twist/ https://betterhousekeeper.com/2014/12/30/new-years-long-island-cocktail-with-a-twist/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:51:20 +0000 http://betterhousekeeper.com/?p=2839 Looking for drink ideas for your New Year’s party? Try this sweet twist on the classic Long Island cocktail!

New Year’s is almost here and it’s time to get ready for the biggest party of the year! Try this unique twist on the classic Long Island cocktail. You won’t be disappointed, and neither will your guests! This cocktail is pretty strong, so it’s not for the faint of heart!

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New Year’s Long Island Cocktail With a Twist

Serves 2
Try this cocktail for your New Year’s Eve party! Not for the faint of heart!
Ingredients
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz grenadine
  • Juice from half a lemon, use remaining half for garnish
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • Ice
  • 1 12oz bottle 7Up or other zesty lemon-lime soda
Instructions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, bourbon, grenadine, lemon juice, triple sec, and ice.
  2. Shake until cold.
  3. Strain into ice filled glasses and top with 7 UP
  4. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

 Photos: Cravings of a Lunatic.

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Nothing says fall like apples and cinnamon! Making your own cider is not only fun, but the aromas cooking make your house smell amazing! This cider takes about an hour to make, but it’s so worth it!

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Homemade Apple Cider Cocktail

Delicious homemade apple cider cocktail that brings all the flavors of fall into one glass!

 

Ingredients for the Apple Cider

  • 10-12 apples, cut into fours without core
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 cinnamon sticks or 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 8 cups water (or enough to fill the pot a few inches above the apples)

Ingredients for the Cocktail

  • ice
  • vodka
  • cinnamon sticks and apple slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place apples in a large pot with water.
  2. Stir in sugar, spices and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil for 1 hour, then cover and simmer for another hour.
  3. Place a strainer over a large bowl and pour the mixture in the strainer. Discard apples. Strain the cider again through a cheese cloth by placing it over a bowl.
  4. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate.
  5. Fill an 8 oz glass to the top with ice.
  6. Pour 1 shot of your favorite vodka the ice and fill the rest with cider.
  7. Stir to mix ingredients and garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice.

 

Photos and recipe: Sugar and Charm.

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