We’re finally saying goodbye to 2021, and you probably need a drink.
Time to get your New Year's celebration kit and pick up some cocktails to enjoy at home! With the rising COVID-19 cases, NYE this year might be yet another at-home celebration, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun (or if you're comfy with your crew, you may just want some good drinks). Whether you want to celebrate with classic favorites or change it up a little bit with some frozen drinks, Austin has the perfect selection to choose from. Here are a few places that offer curbside cocktail pick-up on New Year’s Eve.
Contributed by Keylee Paz
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2717 S Lamar Blvd #1085
What’s better than closing out the year with some authentic and mouth-watering margaritas? El Naranjo specializes in Oaxacan cuisines, including their signature cocktails: The Margarita Clasica, Organica Margarita, and the Pepinisimo. Their popular Mezcaliña is also an eccentric go-to for New Year’s Eve — a tasty union of Mezcal Union Uno, basil, fresh serrano, pineapple juice with a dash of lime juice and agave nectar. While selecting your cocktail, make sure to grab some savory empanadas and embrace the Oaxacan culture in the comfort of your home.
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207 East 53rd St
Located in the vibrant North Loop District, drink.well provides a wonderful variety of bottled cocktails to choose from, all a perfect choice to help reminisce the year in all its glory. Their signature Dusk 'Til Dawn is perfect for ringing in the New Year with el dorado aged rum, espresso liqueur, chicory cold brew, créme de cacao, fernet branca, and freshly grated cinnamon. Along with their drinks, nothing beats their gastropub aesthetic and delectable food add-ons. Don’t forget to add a plate of Antonelli's Cheese & Charcuterie to give your at-home New Year’s party a kick.
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3501 E 7th St
Want to feel like you’re on the beach while enjoying the sound of New Year’s fireworks? Kinda Tropical provides the best tropicalia cocktails in Austin, from the Michelada with Sidecar to the Maserati and the classic Frozen Mango Margarita. Their variety of cocktails are the best way to celebrate the new year.
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1133 E. 11th St
Known as Central East Austin’s cool neighborhood bar that steers away from gimmicky drinks, Nickel City has all the seasonal drinks in store. Snatch a commemorative Sippin’ Santa Tiki Mug and add a fun cocktail, such as their Azul Navidad (tequila, mezcal, lime, cream of coconut, Blue Curaçao, hazelnut liqueur, and pineapple rum). Their holiday cocktails are definitely good for matching the New Year’s sentiment.
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307 W 5th St Unit B
House and classic cocktails combine at the most iconic bar in Downtown Austin, drinks that will add the “fancy” aspect to your New Year’s Eve. Try their classic Old Fashioned bourbon, or go for their bustlin’ Cigar Box, a drink with mezcal, smoked black tea syrup, lavender bitters, tobacco essence, and cinnamon. If you are in the mood for a more holiday-esque cocktail selection, make sure to check out their sister bar The Eleanor, which offers a wide selection of Christmas drinks through their Miracle on 5th Street menu until December 28th.
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121 Pickle Rd #111
This lively beer garden is one of Austin’s best patio destinations. Order some of their cosmic cocktails to go like the pleasant Green Dream, mixed with Deep Eddy Vodka and grapefruit juice, or get the Tornillo Margarita. If you want to mix it up a little bit, order some boozy coffee or some highballs. These cosmic drinks are sure to enlighten your at-home New Year’s Eve Party.
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4715 E Cesar Chavez St
De Nada Cantina is the brainchild of the people behind Sawyer & Co and specializes in some of the best new tacos around paired with agave spirits. Opt for a classic frozen or one of their rotating specialty margaritas - whatever you choose, you can't go wrong ordering these to-go for your NYE celebration.
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