Another year is about to come to an end. That means that it’s time for revelry, celebration, and a whole lot of New Year’s Eve drinking. Obviously, when the ball drops, we’ll be sipping champagne. But, if you think you’re going to spend your whole evening on the champers, you’re in for an early/ dizzy bedtime. You might enjoy yourself (for a few hours), but soon you’ll be tucked into a whirling carnival ride.
Since imbibing champagne all night is a worse idea than searching the woods for a grizzly Bear to hug, you’ll have to fill your glass with something else. But, in an overflowing world of booze, how do you choose what to drink? Well, Google is here to help. The search engine just released its annual “Year in Search Data” for 2017. All day every day, people all over the world searched Google for local and national news, movies, politics, pop culture, and even cocktails.
Take a look at what your fellow humans are searching for and make your picks accordingly. Maybe you go with something lesser known, prepped at home, or maybe you test your local bartender with one of the fan favorites on the list. It’s all in your hands, 2018 is all you!
One of the strangest (and potentially offensive?) named cocktails on the list. This St. Patrick’s Day classic simply consists of a half pint of Guinness with a shot of half Jameson/half Baileys dropped in (hence the bomb). This cocktail (if you can even call it that) must be chugged immediately or else it will curdle. Nobody wants that.
One of the most popular classic cocktails, the Old Fashioned is made by muddling sugar and bitters in a rocks glass. Its finished by adding ice and whiskey (rye or bourbon) with an orange twist and an orange peel as a garnish. This classy cocktail will instantly make your New Year’s gathering more dapper and elegant.
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This underrated cocktail is made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Everything is added to a shaker and then shaken up before being strained into a cocktail glass. It’s simple and delicious and is sure to amp up any NYE get-together.
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It’s no surprise that this breakfast staple made the list of top Googled cocktails. That’s because this sometimes complicated cocktail consisting of tomato juice, vodka, Tabasco, horseradish, and various other ingredients is really refreshing and delicious.
It also pairs perfectly with eggs and bacon and would be the perfect drink to start your hungover New Year’s Day with.
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Tiki isn’t dead. This Polynesian-styyle, rum-based cocktail has seen a resurgence in the past few years. If you’re planning an island themed New Years Eve part, definitely make this rum and orgeat-centered cocktail.
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This classic cocktail can be prepared pretty easily for a crowd at your New Years Eve shindig. You can make a pitcher of sour mix containing lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, and water. Then, when your guests arrive, simply make them glasses of whiskey with ice and pour the sour mix over the top.
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This red wine-based drink isn’t really a cocktail. It’s more of a wine punch made with wine, various fruits (strawberries, raspberries, apples, oranges) and brandy. It’s usually made in a pitcher, but could be easily made in a punch bowl for New Years Eve revelry.
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There are few drinks more suited for snowy, New Years Eve drinking than the Hot Toddy. Usually associated with Scotland, the drink (sometimes used as a cold and flu cure) is made with hot water, whisky (usually Scotch), honey, and lemon.
This well-known Cuban cocktail is made with in-aged white rum, soda water, lime juice, sugar, and mint. Traditionally a summer drink, serving this in the dead of winter is a great way to feel like you’re on a tropical island instead of whichever snow-covered state you actually live in.
It’s no surprise that this tequila-based cocktail is the number one Googled cocktail of 2017. Visit any Mexican restaurant and you’re sure to be greeted with a turbo-charged Margarita. Simply made with the aforementioned tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, the Margarita is just about as classic as cocktails get. Make up a pitcher and pair it with make-your-own tacos and you’ve got the makings of an exceptional New Years Eve.
