Chinging in the New Year!

Yes, it's almost time for that special moment, when the ching of champagne glasses helps chime in the New Year.  Here are a couple of suggestions for filling those flutes.

Pink Pussycat Punch

1 part pink champagne
1 part cranberry juice

A drink made famous at K2's Pink Pussycat Lounge Swanky Soiree.  It goes down easy and, if you're not careful, quick.

One-Two Punch

1 part Cava (Spanish sparkling wine)
1 part pomegranate juice (Pom)

What makes this drink not only delicious but "healthy" for you too is that both liquids are big with the anti-oxidants. So enjoy your holiday sipping and fight those pesky free radicals while you're at it.

Ann’s Prosecco Punch

1 bottle Prosecco
1 cup pomegranate juice (Pom)
1 cup limeade
citrus slices or pomegranate seeds for garnish

This is one of the most popular items at Ann's birthday parties (besides the company of the birthday girl herself, of course).  If you find the cost of pomegranate juice a bit pricey, you can always substitute cranberry juice or just add in some liberal splashes of grenadine (which we all learned last week is a concentrated form of pomegranate juice).

Ann said it's best to experiment with the measures to find what works best for you.  For me and the Rents, we found that 1/2 cup of Pom and 1-1/2 cups of limeade to a bottle of Prosecco was the ticket.  Tangy and fantabulous.

I hope you get a chance to enjoy one (or all!) of these tasty libations.  Here's wishing you all a very Happy New Year and thank you again for your readership. 

Starting in January, will be bringing you some recipes to help while you're chiseling away at the holiday packing.  Looking forward to another year of fun and food in the kitchen!