I think we can all agree that 2016 was a bust, right? We came into it with the best of intentions last January, and then it quickly went to hell. It’s time to say sayonara to a year replete with an inordinate number of celebrity deaths, an election from hell, war, terrorism, and tweet storms that were truly stranger than fiction.

If you’re planning to host a New Year’s Eve party this year (or even if you find yourself alone, or just celebrating with your immediate family,) you might want to consider thinking outside the box when it comes to your cocktails of choice. Champagne is good and all, but it’s boring. This is your opportunity to mark the end of this horrific year with delicious fun, and to welcome 2017 with open arms (and a good buzz).

Here are some sparkling and non-sparkling options to consider this weekend. A couple of the cocktails call for some kind of simple syrup. Here is a basic recipe that you can change as needed with any flavor. Happy New Year!

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