In with 2011 and out with 2010.

2011 approaches weather we want to hang on to 2010 or not. In order to prepare for the new year here is a toast or two to remember and a drink or two to help you forget the year that was.

"As we start the New Year,
Let's get down on our knees
to thank God we're on our feet."

Happy Freakin' New Year
1 oz. - Vodka
2 oz. - Red Wine (the fruitier the better)
Top with Red Bull
Serve over Ice
Garnish with a cherry.

"Here's to the bright New Year
And a fond farewell to the old;
Here's to the things that are yet to come
And to the memories that we hold."

New Years Citrus Punch

2/3 cup - Fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup - Superfine sugar
1 cup - Vodka
1/2 cup - Limoncello
Splash - Dry vermouth
1 (750 ml) Bottle - Chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wine
Ice
Lemon twists, for garnish
Directions: Combine the lemon juice, sugar, vodka, Limoncello, and vermouth in a punch bowl Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
Add the Champagne and stir to combine.
Serve over ice in highball glasses, garnished with lemon twists.

"In the New Year,
may your right hand
always be stretched out in friendship,
but never in want."

Happy New Year Bellini
1/4 oz. - Brandy
1 oz. - Ruby port
1 oz. - OJ
4 oz. - Champagne

"May all your troubles during the coming year
be as short as your New Year's resolutions."

New Years Baby Bellini
2 oz. - Peach juice or Peach Puree
(Peach Puree: Use Libby's canned peaches in syrup and a dash of sugar in the blender)
4 oz - Champagne or Prosecco
Top with a Splash of Chambord

"May the New Year grant you
the eye of a blacksmith on a nail
the good humor of a girl at a dance
the strong hand of a priest on his parish."

Auld Lang Syne Tini-Bellini
2 oz. - Clementine Vodka
1 oz. - Cointreau
1/2 oz. - Hypnotique
Splash - Cranberry juice
Shake over ice and strain into a Martini glass
Top with Prosecco or Champagne
Garnish with a cherry

Cheers!