The Places In The Home New Year’s Eve celebration pales in comparison to the rowdy and lively parties in Times Square or on the Vegas Strip, and that’s just the way we like it. Give me a few appetizers,
Creamed Spinach Dip
Salted, Chocolate-Dipped Mandarin Slices
a fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration themed tunes playlist,
and a delicious mocktail such as the Peach Sunrise Fizz. Throw in the bangs, pops and sparkles of the neighborhood fireworks show and I’m good. Party animals we are not, but we do give New Year’s Eve a run for its money 50+ style.
Jumex peach nectar is a staple in the Places In The Home pantry. I use this stuff in everything from cakes to marinades to my New Year’s Eve 2015 mocktail. A quick survey of ingredients on hand brings forth this delicious mocktail with a zippy zing for proper party measure.
Sugar in the Raw is another must have on hand holiday helper. Did you happen to see my Facebook post featuring my Christmas Fresh Apple Nut cake iced to perfection and topped with Louisiana pecans and a generous sprinkling of Sugar in the Raw? Take a look here. Open a couple of packets of these chunky brown sugar crystals and pour into a saucer.
To zing the taste and the pretty factor up a notch or two, add the zest of one lemon to the sugar. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into a small bowl.
Dip the rim of the glass into the lemon juice.
Fill the glass with ice. Pour the glass ¾ full with the peach nectar. Add a generous splash of lemon-lime soda and a generous pour of grenadine (pomegranate juice, sugar and water) or cherry juice.
Give the Peach Sunrise Fizz mocktail a quick stir and garnish with fresh lemon twist.
Dave the Builder and I will be raising a glass to you as we toast the arrival of 2016. Here’s to New Year 2016- a fabulous year for us all abounding with peace, joy, love, health and great style! Thank you for your support and loyal readership. Cheers!
