With what did we toast the New Year? Saketinis. Of course Sake is Japanese in origin, but there are several quite nice American sakes available. Most of them come from California. The recipe:

1 ounce vodka (Skyy) 1 ounce sake (Ozeki) 1/4 ounce vermouth (optional depending on your taste)

Shake with cracked ice and strain into chilled cocktail glasses. The taste is very mild and nicely refreshing.