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Shaken · 1 serving

Happy New Year

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tawny port, orange juice, cognac.

Short answer

Happy New Year is a shaken cocktail made with tawny port, orange juice, cognac, and sparkling wine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassFlute
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Happy New Year ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Happy New Year ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tawny Port22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Orange Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Cognac7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Sparkling wine90 ml9 cl3 oz12 parts

Garnish: Quarter orange wheel on the rim

Method

How to make Happy New Year

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the flute thoroughly and prepare the Quarter orange wheel on the rim before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure tawny port, orange juice, cognac, sparkling wine accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake the cognac, tawny port, and orange juice with ice, fine-strain into the chilled flute, then top with sparkling wine.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled flute so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Quarter orange wheel on the rim and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Happy New Year taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Happy New Year questions

What is in a Happy New Year?

Kokto’s build uses tawny port, orange juice, cognac, and sparkling wine.

How long does a Happy New Year take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Happy New Year prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a flute. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Happy New Year alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B016https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/931/happy-new-year · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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