But theres some stipulations this year, some fine print.
Cohen and Cooper were famous for drinking liberally during their previous stints covering the traditional Times Square countdown.
As a result, CNN ruled that drinking was out on this years live broadcast.
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The drinking ban was addressed at the top.
Cooper asked if Cohen would be able to make it through the broadcast.
His partner quipped, Do I have a pocket of edibles?
This is a long night.
This is a telethon with no disease.
What the duo promised was a mystery shot.
Covering their eyes, the audience gets to see what they are drinking and toast with them.
The first shot was pickle juice, which caused both to swallow hard.
Cohen guessed the juice was tomato juice, which he confessed he hates.
Cooper claimed he never had a pickle.
Both hosts chased the mystery shot with juice boxes.
I prefer tequila, Cohen said.
There are four more mystery shots pending for the night.
