If youâre looking for a way to spruce up your at-home holiday celebration this New Yearâs Eve, DIY cocktails are a perfect way to bring some cheer to any kind of occasion. Kento Thompson, a bartender at the Inferno Lounge in Astoria, shared some of his favorite holiday-inspired libations that are easy to whip up at home. Whether youâre looking for something rich with mint flavors or sparkling with citrus undertones, here are a few cocktail recipes that will satisfy any palette. The cran-apple mule is a fun twist on a classic. Kento Thompson Cran-Apple Mule Thompsonâs personal favorite, this cocktail is a fun twist on a classic. Just grab an apple-infused liquor, some ginger beer, cranberry juice and a few limes and youâre set to go.