Thirsty Thursday drinks recipe roundup for January 6

MARZAMEMI, ITALY - AUGUST 14: Hand of a woman with an aperitif of local products and spritz cocktails on Fishing restaurant on August 14, 2021 in Marzamemi, Italy. Marzamemi is a suggestive place where fishing is in the soul. Its Tonnara is one of the most important in all of Sicily and dates back to the time of Arab domination. The summer of tourism in Sicily resuming another year after the Covid 19 health emergency, Italian and foreign tourists return to populate the Sicily region from the most characteristic beaches to the most suggestive cities. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
MARZAMEMI, ITALY - AUGUST 14: Hand of a woman with an aperitif of local products and spritz cocktails on Fishing restaurant on August 14, 2021 in Marzamemi, Italy. Marzamemi is a suggestive place where fishing is in the soul. Its Tonnara is one of the most important in all of Sicily and dates back to the time of Arab domination. The summer of tourism in Sicily resuming another year after the Covid 19 health emergency, Italian and foreign tourists return to populate the Sicily region from the most characteristic beaches to the most suggestive cities. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

Hello, Guilty Eats readers, and welcome to this week’s Thirsty Thursday drinks Recipe Roundup! To start the New Year off, we have some wonderful recipes for you to try right in the comfort of your own home. This week we’re gonna check out some new and innovative recipes from our favorite brands, and maybe a few neat surprises will pop up at the end. So grab your shakers, and let’s get mixing!

Miss Carousel in Houston, Texas, has some delicious takes on classic drinks, and their Express-o-tini will be a hit in your home. If you’re in the Houston area, Miss Carousel even offers this drink from a nitro tap!

From nitro tap martinis to water that enhances your wellness, there’s something for every drinker this week with these drinks recipes!

"Ingredients1 oz Vanilla Vodka.5 oz Vodka.5 oz Coffee Liqueur.25 oz Averna1.5 oz Cold Brew.5 oz Stout Syrup*In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce 2 cups of stout beer by half and add 1 cup cane sugar. Stir to dissolve..5 oz EspressoGarnish: Expresso BeansTechnique1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker full of ice.2. Shake until well-chilled and strain into a chilled coupe glass.3. Garnish with three espresso beans."

If bold is your drink of choice, the Spiced Chocolate from Middle West Spirits is the perfect concoction for those delightful snow days. Made using the new Bourbon Cream, this drink will absolutely warm you up from the inside!

"Spiced Chocolate (Image)1.5oz Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream.5 OYO Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka1.5oz Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur1.5oz chilled hot chocolateShake for 20-30 seconds in a tumbler of ice until chilled then strain into your favorite fall mug over ice. Enjoy by a fire!Can also be served hot"

Natalie’s Juices taste great by themselves, but they are also the perfect ingredient for fun and fresh cocktails. Their French 75 combines Natalie’s Pure Lemon Juice and Blood Orage Juice to create my new favorite brunch drink.

"1 ½ ounces gin1/2 cup Natalie’s Blood Orange Juice2 tbsp. Natalie’s Pure Lemon JuiceAgave nectar, honey, or simple syrup to taste3 ounces Champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wineIceCombine gin, sweetener, blood orange + lemon juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake & strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne & stir!Optional: garnish with orange/ lemon peel, + frozen cranberries"

Looking for something non-alcoholic that both hydrates and keeps you well? Karma Wellness Water is a delicious take on the usual bottled water, by offering CBD Water, Probiotic Water, and Wellness Water! The CBD water is essential in my home, but all three varieties are a great way to be a little healthier for this new year. I’m a huge fan of the orange mango water — I drink it on my way to work every morning!

Have you tried any of the recipes we’ve shared? Have any drinks you absolutely must share with us? Let us know in the comments below, cheers!