
Well, not to worry, for here are cocktails and recipes using Zacapa Rum, a premium rum from Guatemala that will put everyone at the party in a Happy New Year’s Eve mood.
Lava Roasted Manhattan

INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Zacapa No. 23
- .75 oz Spiced Cacao Vermouth*
- .25 oz Mezcal
- 1 Dash Mole Bitters
DIRECTIONS
- Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass.
- Double strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a roasted marshmallow on a wooden skewer.
*SPICED CACAO VERMOUTH
- 2 oz Cacao Nibs
- 12 oz Sweet Vermouth
*SPICED CACAO VERMOUTH METHOD:
- Combine 8 ounces of Vermouth with 1 tablespoon of cacao nibs in a jar for infusion
- Cap and shake the jar. Let it infuse for 1 hour at room temperature, shaking it occasionally
- Strain and pour the cacao nib-infused Vermouth into a glass bottle for storage
Midnight Hour

INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Zacapa No.23 Rum
- .5 oz Fino Sherry
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 Dash Amaro
- Top with Champagne
DIRECTIONS
- Shake and double strain into a coupe glass.
- Top with champagne of choice.
- Flavor blast with citrus smoke and serve.
Navidad in Antigua (Serves 8)

INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 cups of Zacapa No.23 Rum
- .25 cups of Orange Liqueur
- .25 cups of Cranberry Maple Syrup*
- 2 cups of Sparkling Wine
- 1 pinch Grated Nutmeg
- Garnish: Cranberries and Rosemary Sprigs
CRANBERRY MAPLE SYRUP*
- .25 Cup Whole Canned Cranberries
- 2 oz Lemon juice
- 2 oz Filtered Water
- 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 oz Maple Syrup
- 1 Dash Cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Combine Zacapa No. 23, orange liqueur, and cranberry maple syrup into a punch bowl or pitcher and stir with a whisk until fully incorporated.
- Add a large frozen block of ice to the punch.
- Just before serving, add the 2 cups of sparkling wine to the bowl.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig, cranberries, and a pinch of nutmeg.
*CRANBERRY MAPLE SYRUP METHOD
- Place whole canned cranberries, water, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup into a jar with a lid.
- Shake until mixed.
- Let sit overnight in fridge.
Zacapa XO Neat

INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Zacapa XO Rum
DIRECTIONS
- Measure the rum and pour it into your favorite rocks glass.
- Swirl, sniff, sip, and enjoy.
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