5 Ways to Ring in the New Year with Honey

Posted December 23rd, 2016 in News

Honey: it’s sweet, absolutely delicious, and perfectly natural. There is a warm, comforting, luxurious, and rich feeling to foods sweetened with honey that is irreplicable when using other forms of sweetener. If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, you’ll want to make honey the star of your menu. Locally sourced honey will bring depth to your cocktails, flavor to your appetizers, and will leave your guests wondering when you became such a fabulous chef!

1. French 75: the drink of the night

Have you had a classic French 75? It’s sophisticated & chic enough for New Year’s Eve while remaining simple to prepare. The cocktail is typically made with gin, simple syrup, champagne & lemon. This cocktail is absolutely perfect for New Year’s Eve due to the fizzy champagne & delicious flavors. Step it up a notch by making your French 75 with honey. Get the recipe here.

2. Baked brie with almonds & honey

Present your guests with an amazingly rich appetizer that will leave them wondering how long you spent preparing it. The good thing is, this lush appetizer takes hardly any time at all to prepare. All you need is 10 minutes and 4 ingredients to make this incredible recipe.

3. For the kids: Honey Limeade Mocktail

If your party is kid-friendly, you’ll want to have a delicious mocktail to keep them entertained throughout the night. This Honey Limeade recipe is delicious enough for the adults to enjoy, too! Simple to make & wonderful to enjoy: try it out this New Year’s Eve

4. Fruity crostinis

Add a burst of flavor to your spread with these fabulous crostinis. The combination of goat cheese, fruit, and honey provides an upscale experience for your guests and adds a pop of sweetness to your appetizer spread without going full-on dessert. Not only does this taste incredible, it is the easiest recipe ever. Get the recipe here.

5. Show off with bite-sized pies

While many of your guests have had pumpkin pie, acorn squash and honey pies will be new and exciting for almost anyone. These pies are the perfect size to snack on and enjoy, and boast a complex flavor profile. These tiny pies will be sure to impress your guests, try them out here.