What better way to get into the festive mood than watching your favorite New Year's movies with themed cocktails in your hands? WomanEL offers recipes for drinks found in cult films and TV series. Make your evening more cozy – try these mixes for a real festive mood.
ContentEggnog from “Home Alone” “Cosmopolitan” from the TV series “Sex and the City” (with a New Year's accent) Hot cider from “Harry Potter” Mulled wine from “Love Actually” Punch from “Bridget Jones's Diaries” Milkshake from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Grog from “The Polar Express” 
Eggnog from Home Alone
A classic holiday drink enjoyed by the McCallister family in the movie.
Ingredients:
• 4 eggs
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 500 ml milk
• 100 ml cream
• 100 ml rum or bourbon (optional)
• A pinch of nutmeg
Preparation:
• Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy.
• Add the milk and cream, mix thoroughly.
• If you are adding alcohol, pour it in at this stage.
• Separately beat the egg whites until stiff and carefully add to the mixture.
• Pour into glasses, sprinkle with nutmeg.
“Cosmopolitan” from the TV series “Sex and the City” (with a New Year's accent)
If you want feel like a heroine in style even at a New Year's party, this cocktail is your choice.
Ingredients:
• 50 ml vodka
• 30 ml cranberry juice
• 15 ml Cointreau liqueur
• 10 ml lime juice
• Orange zest for garnish
Preparation:
• In a shaker, mix all ingredients with ice.
• Strain into a cocktail glass.
• Garnish with orange zest for a festive look.
Hot Cider from “Harry Potter”
Although in the original the characters drink cream beer, hot cider is the perfect choice for winter evenings.
Ingredients:
• 1 liter of apple cider
• 1 orange (cut into slices)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 1 star anise
• Honey or sugar to taste
Preparation:
• In a saucepan, heat the cider with the spices and orange slices.
• Do not bring to a boil, so as not to lose the aroma.
• Add honey or sugar to taste, stir.
• Serve hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Mulched wine from “Real Love”
A drink that warms hearts characters (and viewers) during touching scenes.
Ingredients:
• 1 bottle of red wine
• 100 ml orange juice
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 orange (slices)
• 1 lemon (slices)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3-4 cloves
Preparation:
• Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Heat over low heat, without bringing to a boil.
• Pour into large glasses, adding fruit pieces.
Bridget Jones's Diaries Punch
A holiday punch is the perfect drink for a party with friends, inspired by Bridget's favorite holiday adventures.
Ingredients:
• 200 ml red wine
• 200 ml orange juice
• 50 ml rum
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• Handful of frozen berries (cranberries, raspberries)
• Cinnamon stick
Preparation:
• Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Heat, but do not boil.
• Pour into glasses, adding a few berries for decoration.
Grinch Stole Christmas Milkshake
What's a Grinch without a green smoothie? This drink is suitable for both children and adults, if you add a little liqueur.
Ingredients:
• 200 ml milk
• 50 ml coconut cream
• 1 tbsp. pistachio syrup or green food coloring
• Whipped cream for decoration
Preparation:
• Mix the milk, cream and syrup in a blender until smooth.
• Pour into glasses, add whipped cream.
• If desired, decorate with green sprinkles.
Grog from “The Polar Express”
A hot drink with a slight spiciness is just the thing to warm you up during a holiday classic.
Ingredients:
• 200 ml of black tea
• 50 ml of rum
• 1 tbsp. l. honey
• A pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
• A slice of lemon
Preparation:
• Brew strong black tea.
• Add rum, honey, spices and lemon .
• Stir, serve hot.
Choose a cocktail, light garlands and turn on your favorite movies or series. And delicious drinks will add a little magic to your favorite stories…
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