Disco Dive Into 2025

By CHRISTINE JOHNSONPhoto by HATTIE FOOTE

It’s that time on our calendars when we flip the page and welcome in a new year. It’s my nature to be cynical here. Gym memberships begin, closets are cleaned out, ice cream in the freezer is replaced with fruit, and promises are made to relax and spend more time with family and friends.

As I look at the last full moon of 2024, I feel hope and promise for these resolutions. To say we have been a divided country would be an understatement. But in 2025, what we do with new hope defines us. It’s a year to begin working together, taking nothing for granted, and celebrating what we have and who we are. I was reminded recently about the things that families endure, making other hardships seem so small—watching a video of a man coming home from deployment while his family stands on the tarmac as he lands at home. The smiles and tears all rolled into one, American flags in hand, and the incredible pride and love that went into each hug they gave him. This is a celebration. This is something that reminds us of our strength and a true reason to celebrate 2025.

The holiday season has come to an end (finally), and now we can all raise a glass to what has been and look toward the good times ahead. For those of us old enough to remember the disco era — let’s start this year off in a good groove with the Disco Ball 2025. Don’t forget to love one another, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DISCO BALL 2025:

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ ounces gin

½ ounce elderflower liqueur or simple syrup

½ ounce lemon juice

Ice

Edible glitter

Champagne

Champagne glass

MIXOLOGY

To the shaker, add gin, elderflower liqueur (or simple syrup), ice, and edible glitter. Shake the ingredients until mixed and well chilled. Pour the mixture into a champagne glass (no ice), filling the glass about ¾ from the top.

Top off the glass with your favorite champagne. Make it extra festive with a sparkly garnish on the glass.