6 New Year's Cocktail Recipes from the Grand Abeona Hotel

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Your Home Away from Homeland Praise for FLOATING HOTEL: "With dry wit and a gunslinger's level eye, Grace Curtis takes us to a New West strange, familiar, and delightful—downtrodden with a gleam of hope amid the tumbleweeds. A real treat."

—Max Gladstone, Hugo- and Nebula-Award Winning Author "Curtis has done it again—delivering a high stakes slice-of-life novel that’s bleeding with heart. The underbelly of the Abeona hotel may be rotting with secrets, but like the guests, you’ll be too dazzled by its effortless charm to notice. If you read one sci-fi novel this year, make it this one.” —Kate Dylan, author of Mindwalker About FLOATING HOTEL: This cozy science fiction novel tells a story of misfits, rebels, found family—and a mystery that spans the stars Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. All year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury—and an absolute magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as: Why are there love poems in the lobby inbox? How many Imperial spies are currently on board? What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver’s conference? And perhaps most pertinently—who is driving the ship?

Each guest has a secret, every member of staff a universe unto themselves. At the center of these interweaving lives and interlocking mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It’s the love of his life and the only place he’s ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl’s comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?

Abeona Martini Classic and elegant, the Abeona Martini is perfect for sipping away the hours at the planetarium cocktail bar.

3 dashes dry vermouth 4 ounces vodka or gin Garnish: olives 1. Dash vermouth into the frozen martini glass, then pour in the vodka or gin. Do not stir.

2. Garnish with an olive or lemon peel.

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Carl's Champagne Spritz This fun cocktail is guaranteed to lift your spirits after a busy day.

3 ounces Champagne, or sparkling white wine 1 ounce St. Germain 2 ounces sparkling water Lemon rind and/or mint for decoration Add all of the ingredients into a tall Champagne coupe or class filled with ice.

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Azad's Negroni A delicious, no-nonsense treat for the burnt-out academic on the go.

1 ounce gin 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce sweet vermouth Garnish: orange peel 1. Add the gin, Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled.

2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

3. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Sasha's Whiskey Sour Surprising elegance behind an unpretentious veneer.

Pairs well with oil stained overalls and a deck of cards.

2 ounces bourbon ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ¾ ounce simple syrup Orange wheel and Maraschino cherry (for serving) 1. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.

2. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously.

3. Strain cocktail through a strainer into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Garnish with orange wheel and cherry.

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Uwade's Mulled Wine For hosts with the most. Warm, sweet, and welcoming – but it still has a kick.

1 (750 ml) bottle of dry red wine 1/4 cup brandy or orange liqueur 1 orange 8 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste 1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.

2. Heat until the wine almost reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.

3. Strain, season, and serve in heatproof mugs.

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Ooly's Caffeine Blast Reject sleep, embrace genius! (Please, please consume in moderation only.)

1 ounce Jägermeister or Sambuca (or 1 shot of your alcohol of choice) 1 can of red bull (or any energy drink in 250 ml can) 1. Mix the energy drink of your choice with the booze of your choice.

Garnish. Enjoy in moderation.

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