Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events New Year's Eve Recipes 18 New Year's Eve Cocktails That Are Perfect for Celebrating Ring in the new year with one of these drinks in hand. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan is a New York City-based food writer and editor with six years of digital editorial experience in roles at MarthaStewart.com, Food52, and TODAY Show. In addition to her roles, Kelly has seven years of food writing experience with work found in Allrecipes, Bon Appètit, Food & Wine, Real Simple, and more. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 25, 2024 Close Photo: Kirsten Francis Sure, a glass of Champagne makes a festive toast, but we think these New Year's Eve cocktails are the ultimate libations for the last night of the year. Our collection of celebratory sips includes subtle spins on classics like the martini and the cosmo, as well as drinks that are lighter on the booze—to help you and your guests make it to midnight. There are cocktails you can batch ahead, because who wants to be shaking drinks one-by-one for a crowd on the biggest party night of the year? We've also snuck in some sweeter options for everyone who likes a dessert cocktail—including a not-to-be-missed recipe that pairs sparkling wine with sorbet. 24 Champagne-Based Signature Cocktails for Your New Year's Eve Wedding 01 of 18 Negroni Sbagliato Mikkel Vang This drink-of-the-moment has it all. Made with just four ingredients, it's a pitcher drink to serve your crowd. There are bubbles, because prosecco stands in for the gin that anchors the classic Negroni. This also means it won't go right to your head and you can have more than one. View Recipe 02 of 18 Pink Gin Martinis Justin Walker This pretty-in-pink, elegant cocktail is perfect for New Year's Eve. Shake it up with gin, kirsch, black vermouth, and aromatic bitters, then garnish with a lemon twist and maraschino cherries. View Recipe 03 of 18 Pink Grapefruit-White Cranberry Sparkling Punch Con Poulos Filled with seasonal ingredients and prepared for a large crowd, we can't think of a better big-batch cocktail for New Year's Eve than this one. It's sparkling, sweet, and totally spectacular. View Recipe 04 of 18 Cinnamon Sour Cocktail Justin Walker Bourbon and red wine are a delightful duo and the base of this festive drink. A simple syrup made with whole cinnamon sticks creates a party-worthy sip. View Recipe 05 of 18 Cranberry Mule Emily Kate Roemer Elevate a classic gingery Moscow Mule with the addition of a homemade cranberry-lime simple syrup. View Recipe 06 of 18 Pomegranate-Champagne Punch Use prosecco, cava, Champagne, or your favorite sparkling white wine in this elegant low-alcohol punch. The wine is mixed with pear nectar, pomegranate juice, and orange liqueur. View Recipe 07 of 18 Pernod-Bourbon Spritz Lennart Weibull This drink (pictured on the right) is a lively blend of anise-flavored Pernod and caramel-like bourbon. Serve to guests as an aperitif, before the big meal starts, to get that appetite nicely stimulated. View Recipe 08 of 18 Rosemary Gimlet Justin Walker Try something new as you head into a new year. We upgraded this classic gin-based cocktail for the holiday season with a sweet rosemary simple syrup and lemon juice instead of the usual lime. View Recipe 09 of 18 Sorbet Spritzers KIRSTEN FRANCIS Looking for a drink that's easy to make yet special enough for New Year's Eve? This stellar drink-meets-dessert idea is a two-ingredient wonder. Pouring sparkling wine over a scoop of raspberry, blood orange, or lemon sorbet creates a low-alcohol yet festive libation. View Recipe 10 of 18 Bourbon-Cranberry Shrub Marcus Nilsson Shrub refers to a combination of vinegar, sugar, and fruit. Here, it's made with white wine vinegar and fresh or frozen cranberries. The shrub liquid is tempered with bourbon and seltzer, served over ice. View Recipe 11 of 18 Mirto and Tonic Lennart Weibull Here's another way to see the new year in with a dramatic red drink. Mirto is a two-ingredient sweet and herbal liqueur that's accented by tonic water. View Recipe 12 of 18 Kir Royales DANA GALLAGHER A dash of black-currant liqueur gives this classic Champagne cocktail its deep red hue. View Recipe 13 of 18 Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Bryan Gardner Pomegranate juice replaces the usual cranberry in this take on the cosmopolitan cocktail. View Recipe 14 of 18 Mulled Blood-Orange Punch John Kernick A wintry take on sangria, this batch recipe mulls blood orange juice with a variety of spices overnight. It's served mixed with sparkling wine, vodka, or seltzer (for a non-alcoholic version). View Recipe 15 of 18 Bitter Bee Cocktail Justin Walker Take a sip of this honey and cardamom-infused cocktail and you'll be seeing fireworks. View Recipe 16 of 18 Champagne Fizz Meredith Jenks Another festive cocktail, candied ginger adds a lively yet sweet touch to a glass of Champagne in this 3-ingredient cocktail. View Recipe 17 of 18 Mint, Lime, and Ginger Sparkler Ren Fuller Fresh ginger lends subtle spiciness to this elegant mojito-like mocktail made with fresh mint and lime juice. You could also add alcohol if desired. View Recipe 18 of 18 Amaro Spritz Nico Schinco For NYE revelers looking for a lighter libation on what can be a long night of drinking, we suggest this spritz. Tonic water, rather than prosecco, provides the bubbles, while an amaro, such as Campari or Aperol, provides glorious color. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit