While preparing a New Year's dinner is typical, it's even more common to toast at midnight. Many times we end up raising our glasses with champagne, or with some other usual preparation, but today we want to share our top 5: cocktails for New Year, so you can toast with an original drink in your hand and start 2015 in the best way.

Sidecar Cocktail

This cocktail is a drink made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. It is said to have been invented during World War I in Paris, and moreover, the Ritz hotel in the City of Light claims that the first one was made right there in its facilities. The decoration is very simple; all it needs is a slice of lemon. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/coctel-sidecar

Christmas Cocktail

Christmas has passed, but the spirit of the season is still alive, so this drink is ideal for New Year's Eve. The base of the cocktail is a bit of sparkling white wine, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice. The rest are spices to give it that festive touch. Now, if you prefer, you can substitute the white wine with champagne to please even the most demanding guests. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/cocteles/coctel-navideno

Manhattan Cocktail

If there is a classic cocktail on an international level, it is this one. The simple preparation of bourbon and vermouth has been famous for a long time and is one of the favorite cocktails of Hollywood stars. All you need to give it the finishing touches are ice and maraschino cherries. It’s a simple but very elegant drink. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/cocteles/coctel-manhattan

Creamy Coffee Cocktail

If you need a cocktail that also works as a digestif and dessert, look no further. This sweet and rich drink is actually quite refreshing and has a coconut and almond flavor that makes it an ideal dessert for those who do not want cake or any other heavier alternative. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/concurso/cafe/coctel-de-cafe-cremoso

Green Tea Cocktail

This is a quite healthy cocktail; the alcoholic part comes from the two ounces of rum it contains, but you can also choose to keep it virgin if you want some of the younger ones to toast too. This is a fairly original cocktail but with familiar and sweet flavors that could appeal to all your guests. View complete recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/vinos-y-licores/cocteles/ron/coctel-de-te-verde