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Make Your Own NYE Cocktails and Charcuterie Board

We’ve gathered together some simple cocktail recipes and tips to make your own Charcuterie Board so you can celebrate NYE in style this year. Read on to find out how to pimp your Champagne, make an Espresso Martini and the perfect Gin and Tonic to pair with your Charcuterie Board.

Champagne Cocktail

This easy Champagne cocktail recipe is great for seeing the New Year in with a spin on the classic tipple. 

champagne cocktail

You will need (serves 4): 

4 white sugar cubes

Champagne 

8 dashes of bitters

8 tsp brandy

Method:

  1. Place a sugar cube into the bottom of each Champagne flute.
  2. Pour two dashes of bitters into each flute and let it soak for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the 2 tsp brandy into each flute.
  4. Top each glass up to the top with Champagne.

Espresso Martini

If you’re having something special for dinner this NYE, finish up with the ultimate after-dinner drink, an Espresso Martini. Using warm espresso will help to achieve that frothy top on each cocktail. 

espresso martini

You will need (serves 4): 

130ml vodka

150ml coffee liqueur 

150ml freshly brewed espresso

Coffee beans (to garnish) 

Method:

  1. Put the vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice.
  2. Shake well for 30 seconds or until thoroughly chilled. 
  3. Strain the mixture into each glass and top with a few coffee beans as a garnish. 

Winter Gin and Tonic

If you’re looking for something super simple this NYE, why not try a wintery gin and tonic?

winter gin and tonic cocktail

You will need:

25ml Sibling Cranberry and Clementine Gin 

500ml Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water

Ice Cubes

Garnish (to taste) 

Method:

  1. Add some ice cubes to the bottom of a gin glass.
  2. Measure out 25ml of Sibling Cranberry and Clementine Gin
  3. Top up with tonic water to taste
  4. Garnish with chosen fruit, we love orange and festive berries. 

Charcuterie Board

Great for sharing, a Charcturie Board is perfect for nibbling on all evening. The beauty of making your own is that you can use anything you like. 

charcuterie board

You will need:

Crackers

Cheese

Cooked and cured meat

Grapes

Olives

Cherry Tomatoes

Baby Carrots

Dips e.g. hummus 

Breadsticks 

(These are just ideas of what you might like to include on your board, the possibilities are endless. We have a huge selection of cheese, crackers and other high quality ingredients available at Over Farm Market) 

Method:

  1. Find a suitable platter as the foundation for your board. Wooden or slate platters work well. 
  2. Next, use little bowls to create the basis to add the other ingredients. Fill these with olives and cocktail sticks, dips and grapes.
  3. Add the cheeses around the board (we recommend around 3 different types).
  4. Next, add the cold meats to the platter. Lay them flat or roll up.
  5. Place different types of crackers around the platter. If you choose to include breadsticks, add them now. 
  6. Fill the gaps with fresh produce. For example, baby carrots and cherry tomatoes. 
  7. Add knives so you can easily cut the cheese. Enjoy!  

We hope you enjoy trying out these recipes, don’t forget to show us by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram. Happy New Year!

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