Celebratory Red Drinks for Lunar New Year
When it comes to Lunar New Year, the color red is everywhere. Red lanterns, red envelopes, red dragons, red candy, and even red drinks dominate the celebration, and it’s hardly by accident. Red holds far more significance for those observing Lunar New Year than just a decorative choice.
While Americans often associate red with emotions like rage, anger, and abrasiveness—or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, love and passion—during Lunar New Year, red symbolizes 1. Joy, growth, and good fortune, and 2. Red is also believed to ward off bad luck and invite blessings for the year ahead. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, this celebration of prosperity unites families and friends to welcome the start of the new lunar year.
Though you might not have the budget or the crafting skills to fully decorate for Lunar New Year at home, you can still join in the celebrations by whipping up a few festive drinks. Take a look at some of our Almond Cow favorites that feature this traditional lucky shade of crimson.
Red Velvet Milk
Our Red Velvet Milk is a fun and festive drink perfect for celebrating Lunar New Year. Made with almonds, cashews, and a blend of cocoa and beetroot, it creates a vibrant red hue. Its creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor make it a comforting treat, while the antioxidants in the beetroot and cocoa provide a healthy boost. Whether you're sipping on it solo or sharing a batch during celebrations, Red Velvet Milk is a delicious way to embrace the joy and abundance of the season.
Skin Elixir
Need to hydrate and prioritize health and radiant skin in 2025? Our Skin Elixir offers a vibrant and nourishing blend of ingredients that promote wellness. Made with a base of rose water, this drink is infused with the soothing flavors of pomegranate, lemon, and goji berries—each known for their healing properties. Topped with a touch of honey and a few dried hibiscus petals, it’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious. Its bold red color not only embodies the festive spirit of the season but also gives you a healthful boost to start the new year.
The Lovestruck Refresher
Craving something sweet? Our Lovestruck Refresher is made with white grape juice, strawberries, passion fruit pulp, and açaí powder. It's a drink the whole family—or whoever you're celebrating with—will love. Serve a large batch in a punchbowl for a show-stopping red centerpiece, or ladle out individual cups over ice. This fruity treat is sure to satisfy tastebuds.
As you celebrate Lunar New Year, raise your red drink high! Whether you're enjoying the the wholesomeness of Red Velvet Milk, the nourishment of a Skin Elixir, or the indulgence of a sweet Lovestruck Refresher, these Almond Cow drinks are perfect to help bring in a sense of joy, prosperity, and good fortune into the new year. So, pour a glass and toast to health, happiness, and all the blessings ahead in this new lunar cycle.
