Bites & Booze for New Year’s Eve
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Slide 1/19Heighten your spirits with these four festive drinks. -
Slide 2/19The Old Cherry is a concoction of dried cherries, bourbon, and cinnamon. -
Slide 3/19Warm your guests' bellies with a no-fail Scotch recipe. -
Slide 4/19Learn to create the perfect cheese plate. -
Slide 5/19Colorful and tasty, read on to make your own gravlax. -
Slide 6/19Bake your own baguettes. -
Slide 7/19Combine rum and mint tea to make a Mardi Gras Indian Winter Toddy. -
Slide 8/19Check out our foodie blogger's party guide. Some great tips, along with yummy dip, drink, and other bite-sized recipes await. -
Slide 9/19Make some homemade fruit and nut crisps. -
Slide 10/19Inarizushi, or tofu pockets, are the perfect party food. -
Slide 11/19Whip up an herb-coated cheese log. It's easy! -
Slide 12/19Give your guests a taste of summer with these tea-spiked cocktails. -
Slide 13/19Get tipsy and wake up with a full bar after throwing a stock-the-bar party. Read on for how to throw one. -
Slide 14/19Serve cheese, with a twist: These cheese straws are a crowd fave. -
Slide 15/19Looking for a bev with a bit of bubbly? Try the Southern Shrub. -
Slide 16/19Serve a sweet and savory combination of chutney and cheese. -
Slide 17/19Make the ultimate cocktail ice to give your party drinks an edge. -
Slide 18/19Shake up an Aperitivo. -
Slide 19/19And don't forget the bubbly. Try these champagne cocktails.
Hosting a holiday get-together this season? Here are some delicious drink and appetizer ideas that are sure to be crowd pleasers.



















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