LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- New Years Eve is almost here and many of us are probably wondering what we are going to have on the menu for our parties and get-togethers, whether they be big or small.
America's CEO — Chief Entertaining Officer — Tim Laird visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday with some of his favorite New Years Eve menu items.
All of the recipes are quick and easy to make and will add that perfect touch to your spread.
Check them out below:
Jefferson's Sparkler
In a rocks glass with ice, add:
- 1½ ounces Jefferson’s Bourbon
- 1 ounce grenadine
- Top with sparkling wine or champagne
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds
For an alcohol-free version, substitute the bourbon for iced tea made with Louisville Pure Tap and club soda for the sparkling wine or champagne.
NYE Crab and Crackers
Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds crab meat or imitation crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 drops Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoned salt
- Black pepper
- Cocktail sauce
- Capers
- Butter crackers
Directions:
- Whip cream cheese until it is very light and fluffy.
- Add Worcestershire to cream cheese and a few shakes of seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, break the crab apart, still leaving some large chunks.
- Add spoonful's of the cream cheese mixture until there is just enough to hold the crab together.
- Form crab mixture into a dome on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the cocktail sauce over the top. Sprinkle with capers. Serve with butter crackers.
Chorizo with Red Wine
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chorizo sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices
- ½ cup cabernet sauvignon wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 baguette, cut into large cubes
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Arrange sausage slices in a single layer in a shallow baking dish. Pour in the wine, then sprinkle with parsley and garlic. Bake 10 minutes.
- Serve directly from the dish with bread cubes for soaking up the sauce.
In addition to these great recipes, Laird announced an exciting event coming to Louisville in 2026. The Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction and Celebration will benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which supports our veterans, service members, their families, and caregivers.
The three-day celebration includes tastings, distillery tours, brunches, and the auction including rare “unicorn” bottles and barrels from our best-known distilleries. Laird will speak to bourbon being America’s only native spirit and the 250th anniversary of America next year. The event is taking place on Feb. 13-15. More information and tickets available for purchase here.
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