The end of the year is just around the corner, bringing with it parties and gatherings with family and friends with whom we want to share the most special moments while reminiscing about the most important events of the past year and making exciting plans for the future.

Because of this, New Year's celebrations are often filled with hope and joy, inviting us to express our gratitude to our loved ones for everything we've experienced. Therefore, the New Year's toast is a moment that cannot be missed at the dinner on December 31st, when we bid farewell to the Old Year and welcome the new one, wishing a happy year to our close ones. Besides a winning speech, a memorable toast should feature special drinks for the occasion, so kiwilimón shares the best drinks and cocktails to celebrate New Year's.

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Cocktails for New Year's


No New Year's toast is complete without the clinking of glasses coming together to seal the good wishes for the new cycle ahead. While champagne is a classic for this type of toast, you can also innovate by including different types of exquisite cocktails that are guaranteed to be a hit among your New Year's dinner guests. You can't miss them!

Mojito
The mojito is a refreshing drink that must be present at any celebration. Originating from Cuba, this cocktail has refreshing notes that combine irresistible ingredients like rum, sugar, lime juice, mineral water, and mint. Served with ice and garnished with lime wedges and mint leaves, the mojito is a very simple drink to prepare but full of flavor, making it one of the most popular drinks worldwide.

Ingredients:

• 8 mint leaves
• 1 ounce of lime juice, seedless
• 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
• ice, in cubes
• 2 ounces of white rum, in a bottle with a pour spout
• 1/2 ounce of natural syrup, in a bowl
• mineral water, for a highball glass
• 1 mint sprig, for garnish
• 1 lime slice, for garnish

Preparation:
1. In a highball glass, place the mint leaves, lime juice, and brown sugar. Muddle the mixture with a pestle and let it rest for 2 minutes.
2. Add ice to taste, white rum, and natural syrup.
3. Add mineral water to fill the glass and stir.
4. Garnish your mojito with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.

Negroni
The negroni is a classic cocktail of Italian origin made with Campari, gin, and red vermouth. This drink was created by Count Camillo Negroni when he asked to replace the soda water in his Americano with gin, resulting in a refreshing cocktail with bitter tones that is also very easy to prepare. As an aperitif cocktail, the negroni is perfect for making a toast before the New Year's dinner and whetting your guests' appetites.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce of Campari
• 1 ounce of gin
• 1 ounce of red vermouth
• ice, in cubes
• orange peel, for garnish

Preparation:
1. In an old-fashioned glass, place ice and pour in the Campari, gin, and red vermouth.
2. Stir with a stirring stick.
3. Give a small twist to the orange peel and garnish the negroni.

Shaken Carajillo
One of the most popular cocktails of recent times is none other than the carajillo, a drink made from espresso and Licor 43 that is very easy to prepare at home. Ideal for after dinner conversations with your loved ones after enjoying the New Year's dinner, the carajillo is a classic in Spain and Latin America that should not be missing from your menu.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces of Licor 43
• 2 ounces of espresso
• ice, in cubes

Preparation:
1. In a shaker, place ice, Licor 43, and espresso.
2. Shake for 15 to 20 seconds.
3. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice and serve the carajillo.

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Dare to include any of these 3 cocktails at your New Year's dinner and add a different flavor to your gatherings. At kiwilimón, we have the best tips to help you shine during these holiday parties, from how to set the perfect Christmas table to tips and tricks to save time in the kitchen.