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New Year’s Eve Countdown Cocktail

Healthy Fact of the Day

Cranberry juice provides vitamin C and antioxidants, while lime juice adds a fresh citrus boost. The champagne topper keeps each glass feeling special while moderating the overall alcohol content.
New Year's Eve Countdown Cocktail

New Year’s Eve Countdown Cocktail

Recipe by Daily Disher

New Year’s Eve Countdown Cocktail combines vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice, topped with champagne and garnished with lime wedges for a festive celebration drink.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 ounces vodka

    • 1.5 ounces cranberry juice

    • 0.5 ounces triple sec

    • 1 ounce champagne

    • 0.5 ounce lime juice

    • 1/2 cup ice

    • 4 lime wedges

    Directions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice to chill the mixture properly before shaking vigorously for even blending.
    • Add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice to the shaker. Make sure to seal tightly with the lid.
    • Shake the mixture well for about 10-15 seconds, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and chilled for the perfect cocktail.
    • Strain the mixture equally into four champagne flutes for a smooth and delightful presentation of the cocktail.
    • Top each flute with champagne just before serving to ensure the bubbles are fresh and lively for the toast.
    • Garnish each glass with a lime wedge on the rim to add a fresh aroma and a festive touch to the presentation.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 180kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This New Year’s Eve Countdown Cocktail is the ultimate celebration sipper that combines the sophistication of champagne with the fruity brightness of cranberry and lime for a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The base layer blends vodka with tart cranberry juice, orange-flavored triple sec, and fresh lime juice, creating a perfectly balanced mix that’s both sweet and tangy. Just before midnight, each flute gets topped with bubbly champagne that adds festive sparkle and effervescence, while a lime wedge garnish provides that final elegant touch—making this the perfect toast to new beginnings.

    4.0 from 1 vote

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