The year is coming to a close and the biggest party of the year is still to come – New Year’s Eve! It’s time to celebrate the old and ring in the new. And… let’s just say this usually involves at least a cocktail or two.
I have some great ways to give you a good start for the New Year, even if you do over-indulge a bit the night before.
My go-to cure is my Hangover Helper. Just empty a packet of Emergen-C (I like orange or raspberry) into a juice glass and add a little vodka – or gin, a dash of bitters, and soda water then top with a few drops of olive oil. Yep, that’s right – drink up!
New Year’s Day entertaining? A Bloody Mary Bar for brunch will definitely help with that headache – with a little hair of the dog!
The Bloody Scandi I created for Sip Northwest Magazine
made with Aquavit, Demitri’s and Local Pickled Beets
Set up a DIY station and let your guests mix up their own concoctions.
Put out a selection of different spirits:
- -Vodkas
- -Gin
- -Aquavit
- -Tequila
- -Whiskey
Bloody Mary Mixers:
- –Kathy’s Bloody Good Mary Mix (click here for my Liquid Kitchen episode on how to make)
- –Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning (I love the extra horseradish one) mixed with tomato or Clamato juice for Caesars! (it’s a Canadian favorite)
Condiments to Spice & Flavor Things Up:
- -Tobasco
- -Sriracha
- -Green Hot Sauce
- -Fresh Lemon Wedges
- -Fresh Lime Wedges
- -Horseradish
- -Fun Seasoning Rimmers like my Dish D’Lish Cha Cha Chipotle Seasoning or Celery Salt
And Lots of Garnishes for your Guests to Skewer up!:
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- Chunks Cheese
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- Pickled Veggies(pickled beets, asparagus and beans)
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- Cooked Prawns
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- Beef Jerky
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- Sliced Salami
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- Stuffed Cherry Peppers
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- Selection of Olives
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- Hard Smoked Salmon or Pickled Herring (yes that’s right – I’m Scandinavian!)
And don’t forget to eat! Boosting your metabolism will make you feel better faster than anything. And for some reason, a bacon sandwich sometimes can be THE magic cure. You’ll feel better in no time!
Happy New Years! – Kathy
