Welcome to another edition of Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a progressive dinner party where each course is held at a different home. This month’s theme is New Year's Eve Extravaganza hosted by Jane of The Heritage Cook. Thanks for stopping by and joining the party! Now pour yourself a drink, I suggest the one below, and enjoy all of the delicious recipes we've compiled for you.
The Fancy Free cocktail, inspired by the Manhattan, can easily be scaled up. So this New Year's Eve, instead of playing bartender, plan ahead and make a big batch in advance.
The Fancy Free Cocktail
2 oz. bourbon
½ oz. maraschino liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients and stir gently until well mixed. Pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza!
Appetizers
- Baked Brie with Cabernet Cranberry Cherry Sauce from The Redhead Baker
Bread
- Champagne Yeast Brioche from Pastry Chef Online
First Course
- Lobster and Crab Chowder from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Main Course
- Beef Filet Steaks with Homemade Bearnaise Sauce from The Heritage Cook
Side Dishes
- Puff Pastry Potato Roses from Mother Would Know
Desserts
- Yuzu Cheesecake from Spice Roots
- Chocolate Orange Stout Cake with Orange Frosting from Creative Culinary
We have a core group of 12 bloggers, but we are always looking for substitutes. To see our upcoming themes and how you can participate, please check out the schedule at Creative Culinary (LINK: http://www.creative-culinary.com/progressive-eats/ ) or contact Barb directly for more information. (LINK: http://www.creative-culinary.com/contact-us/ )
That round-up sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy parents loved Manhattans! I wish they were around this Christmas b/c I'd love to treat them to your fancy free cocktail!!! It sounds fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that looks like a party!
ReplyDeleteYum! You had me at maraschino liqueur!
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of cocktail! CHEERS!
ReplyDeleteOh, boy! What a wonderful sounding cocktail. Would be really nice to serve at a party. It sounds like a holiday in a glass :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a winner for sure!
ReplyDeleteMy dad used to love Manhattans. Since he passed this past April, I've started drinking them in honor of him on special occasions. I'll need to try your cocktail. It sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that one or two of these beautiful cocktails and I would definitely be feeling fancy free LOL! This would definitely set the stage for a fantastic evening!
ReplyDeleteOh my lord that sounds like an incredible feast! Especially the yuzu cheesecake - yuzu such an incredible ingredient and I can't wait to experiment with it even more!
ReplyDeleteEverything sounds great, especially the lobster and crab bisque! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis looks terrific!!! I'd love to try this drink!!
ReplyDeleteCheers to that - sounds like a delicious cocktail!
ReplyDeleteOoh Love the idea of this roundup..what fun..and especially one that involves a cocktail!
ReplyDeleteI love the Progressive Eats posts! This is a great drink for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteSounds excellent, great idea to make a big batch ahead of time!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! I love the idea of making a big batch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a classic. I didn't know I could make up a big batch.
ReplyDeleteThese are all new flavors to me for a cocktail. Sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteProgressive Eats, what a fun idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a great sounding cocktail
ReplyDeleteO what a fun set up!
ReplyDeleteLove a good cocktail, especially around the holidays!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteDigging your festive take on a Manhattan! Is this your own creation? And will you make me one? =)
ReplyDeleteLove progressive meals! My grandfather's go to drink was always a Manhattan!
ReplyDeleteLoving the look of some of the courses!! Champagne Yeast Brioche sounds absolutely delightful! And the chocolate orange stout cake; need to add these to my to make list!
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely looking like a fabulous party!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely up for a sophisticated glass of this fancy free cocktail. When shall I be over and will you also have appetizers:)?
ReplyDeleteI love a drink that can be made in bulk, so I can sit back and enjoy the party! Love it.
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