NYE 2012: Drink

I might try to up the ante this year by bringing some cocktails other than Andre champagne.  That light, fizzy, enticing hangover in a bottle mixes so well with other ingredients to make a plethora of libations.

via Design Sponge

Here are some more bubbly (and a few non-bubbly) holiday recipes:

• Classic Champagne Cocktail via Martha Stewart 
• Star Light Royale Cocktail via Martha Stewart
• Winter Wonderland Martini via Single Minded Women
• Orange Mango Fizz via Real Simple
• Cosmopolitan Champagne Cocktail via Epicurious 
• Hot Buttered Rye via Southern Living
• Champagne Ginger Cocktail via Food Network
• Apple Ale Wassail via Southern Living
• Capital Eggnog via My Recipes

Other helpful hints to get your bubbly fix via Real Simple:

• How to Open Champagne
• 8 Toast-Worthy Champagne Flutes
• Liquor Calculator to stock up for the party
• 3 Great Ideas for Sparking Wine
• DIY Sparkle Swizzle Sticks to dress up your cocktails (via Odessa May Society)