NEW YEAR’S EVE COCKTAIL IDEAS

New Year’s Eve celebration is approaching so quickly, and it is the moment to celebrate and have fun. What other way to start a great evening, then with a glass of delicious cocktail or drink. Here you will find 20 + more fantastic New Year’s Eve Cocktail ideas or drinks for this special evening to say Bye Bye to the old year.

I also wanted to take a little moment to thank you all for visiting my blog and finding inspiration for everyday meal recipes & baking adventures. Wishing you all Happy New Year!

Now let’s raise the glass and cheers to these fantastic NEW YEAR’S EVE Cocktails ideas.

1. STRAWBERRY MIMOSA TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE

I am loving using fresh fruits in cocktails. Fresh strawberries are my favorite, this is why I love making this strawberry mimosa. It’s super simple, and it takes just 2 ingredients. Fresh strawberries (or strawberry liqueur) and sparkling wine or prosecco.

For this simple fruit mimosa you can use different fruit like blueberries, pineapple, lemon, lime or orange is such a perfect combo in mimosas. This is recipe is makes 2 glasses.

Ingredients:

• 2 shots (3 oz) of strawberry liquor
• 2 cups (16 oz) of Prosecco or sparkling wine
• 2 fresh strawberries, sliced or cut in half
• 2 strawberries, for garnishing the glass
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, for garnishing the glass

Instructions:

1. Rim the champagne glasses with sugar (wet the edges either with a wedge of lemon or with water and dip them in granulated sugar).
2. Pour the strawberry liqueur in each glass and top with sparkling wine.
3. Add sliced strawberries inside the champagne glasses and garnish the rim of glasses with 2 strawberries cut halfway. Enjoy!

2. LA PALOMA COCKTAIL

La Paloma cocktail is a refreshing drink full of citrus flavors. I didn’t know this drink until I have visited Mexico myself. While we were on a vacation in Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya, my husband and I couldn’t get enough of this refreshing cocktail. The addition of grapefruit and honey in the drink, gives the perfect level of sour and sweet taste.

3. CHOCOLATE COFFEE DRINK

I am always preparing this creamy drink for Christmas Eve, but because it’s so lovable, creamy and with the shot of espresso, this drink is excellent to keep your guests awake during the New Year’s Eve. Everyone will love this coffee drink!

4. CANTALOUPE AQUA FRESCO WITH WHITE RUM

Another refreshing drink, not only for summer parties. This Aqua fresco with white rum is an excellent party starter. During the summer, I use watermelon, but for the celebration of New Year’s Even I have decided to use cantaloupe. It adds more creaminess to this refreshing Mexican drink.

Agua Fresco means fresh water in Spanish, which refers to fresh fruit water. It is very popular in Mexico and all Latin countries. The variation of Aqua Fresco can be pumped up with a shot of alcohol, such a white rum in this recipe. Cheers to New Year’s Eve! This Recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (8 oz) chilled cantaloupe, cut into large cubes
• 2 shots (3 oz) of white rum
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 3 teaspoons of fresh lime juice
• 1 cup of ice cubes (optional)
• 1 slice of lime and cut out star piece of cantaloupe, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the cantaloupe to a blender and purée until smooth.
2. Add rum and honey and purée until incorporated and smooth.
3. Strain the pulp, if necessary.
4. Take two cocktail glasses and rim them with sugar. Place ice cubes in the glasses and pour over the aqua fresco.
5. Garnish with a slice of lime, cut halfway, and cantaloupe in the shape of a star.

5. CHAMPAGNE WITH DANCING CRANBERRIES

Classic, fabulous and most loved flute of champagne with dancing cranberries. Frozen cranberries covered in sugar, will keep your drink cold and if you don’t like the sugar on cranberries, just simply freeze them without the sugar. This classic will never get out of style!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (16 oz) of Champagne (Prosecco or sparkling wine)
• 8- 10 frozen cranberries covered in sugar, for garnish
• 2 small stems of fresh rosemary (optional),for garnish

Instructions:

1. Wash the cranberries and cover them in sugar, freeze them for 2 hours.
2. Pour chilled champagne or prosecco in flute glasses.
3. Add frozen cranberries to the champagne and garnish with rosemary. Enjoy!

6. CRANBERRY MIMOSA FOR 2

Like any other mimosa, this cranberry mimosa is refreshing and full of sweet and tangy flavors from the cranberry juice. It’s perfect for New Year’s Eve brunch or any afternoon cocktail!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh cranberry juice
• 2 cups (16 oz) of Prosecco or sparkling wine
• 8-10 fresh cranberries, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons sugar, for garnish
• 2 stems of rosemary, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Wash fresh cranberries and cover them in sugar, freeze them for 2 hours.
2. Rim the champagne glasses with sugar and pour the cranberry juice in the flute glasses, top with sparkling wine.
3. Add the frozen cranberries covered in sugar in the champagne glass and garnish with rosemary.

7. AMONTILLADO SHERRY MANHATTAN

This Amontillado Sherry Manhattan substitutes a sherry wine in place of a Manhattans’ usual vermouth.
The swap lends a yummy nutty flavor and a mild oxidized caramel note. It’s a delicious play that will be loved by old-fashioned and Manhattans drinkers.

8. BLACKBERRY BEE’S KNEES

This Blackberry Bee’s Knees is a fun twist on a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, honey syrup and fresh blackberries. The original Bee’s Knees cocktail is a classic Prohibition-era drink made from gin, honey, lemon (and sometimes, orange) juice. It was believed that the honey would mask the aromas of the forbidden bathtub gin.

9. CHAMPAGNE FLOATS

Searching for a festive, delicious New Year’s Eve cocktail?
These Champagne floats require just two ingredients, are easy and fast to make, and are the perfect way to celebrate the New Year!

10. CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOT

Impress and treat your guests to these chocolate cake shots that mimics the flavor of real chocolate cake. Made from a combination of hazelnut liqueur and vodka, rounded off by a dash of lemon.

11. WHITE CHRISTMAS MIMOSA

If you’re looking for a light and easy New Year’s Eve cocktail, you can’t go wrong with these White Christmas Mimosas. Made with just 2 ingredients and garnished with cranberries, grapes, and rosemary, these make the perfect New Year’s Eve cocktail.

12. COTTON CANDY MARGARITA

Cotton Candy Margarita – If you love pink cocktails, you need to try out this fantastic, delicious boozy pink Cotton Candy Margarita. Yes, it even has a pink, sweet cotton candy inside. Strong, but sweet and pretty twist on the classic margarita recipe.

13. CRANBERRY MOJITO

This Holiday Cranberry Mojito recipe is made with fresh mint, a cranberry reduction,
pomegranate juice, and fresh lime juice. It’s the perfect holiday cocktail!

14. FRENCH 77 COCKTAIL

Take your New Year’s celebration up a notch and serve this French 77 Cocktail instead of champagne. The gin, elder flower liqueur, and lemon juice mix not only tastes sweet and floral but can be made well before your guests arrive.

15. GIN AND TONIC

The classic gin and tonic is a light, fresh, and easy 3-ingredient cocktail.
Learn how to make a perfect Gin and Tonic at home with this easy to follow recipe and guide.

16. HUGO COCKTAIL

A Hugo cocktail is a clear and refreshing elder flower flavored cocktail. It’s a popular, before-dinner summer drink in Europe. Keep the main ingredients on hand, so you can mix one whenever you want!

17. LEMON DROP MARTINI

The Best Lemon Drop Martini You’ll Ever Have is the one you’ll make with the recipe below.
You’ll make it over and over and over, again. They’re THAT good.

18. LIMONCELLO COCKTAIL

A limoncello cocktail is fabulous! Try this limoncello spritz, which has only three ingredients,
and enjoy a refreshing summer drink that will transport you to Southern Italy!

19. NEGRONI FUMO

A Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail made from equal parts of gin, sweet vermouth and a bitter aperitif,
called Campari.

20. ORANGE JUICE AND VODKA (SCREWDRIVER)

Vodka Orange Juice Cocktail, also known as Screwdriver Drink, is one of the best vodka based cocktails that you can easily make for any occasion. You only need vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice and maybe a splash of lime soda. Light, citrusy and wonderfully refreshing!

21. RED WINE SANGRIA

Simple and Fruity, this Red Sangria Recipe is perfect for sharing! Made with fresh fruit, red wine, brandy, and pomegranate juice,this delicious cocktail can be doubled or tripled to make entertaining a breeze!

22. ROSE SYRUP FRENCH 75

This rose syrup French 75 is a festive variation of a classic cocktail, made with Empress gin for color and rose syrup for floral flavor. It’s a variation on the classic French 75 recipe that includes gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup topped with bubbly.

23. SALTED CARAMEL ESPRESSO MARTINI

Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail. This easy recipe for vodka, coffee, and Kahlua is the mixed drink that will be your new to die for alcohol indulgence. Think of this as a combination of a Starbucks Salted Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.

24. SPARKLING NEGRONI PUNCH

This is not your average fruit-filled punch! Sparkling Negroni Punch is made with the bitter and aromatic spirits of the classic Negroni recipe, but lightened up with grenadine and sparkling wine or water. All of your party guests will love it!

25. WHITE TEA SHOTS

This is the best White Tea Shot recipe! It gets a hint of peach flavor from the peach schnapps and some lemon lime from sweet and sour mix. The classic white tea shot recipe is included, plus a couple variations you may enjoy.

26. WINTER ORANGE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Celebrate the New Year with this Orange Champagne Cocktail – the perfect winter cocktail! Fresh squeezed orange juice, mixed with warming brandy, orange liqueur, then topped off with champagne, and finished with a sugar cube! It’s such a fun drink to make and enjoy. Truly the perfect cocktail
for any upcoming celebration!

DESSERTS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

• CLASSIC ITALIAN TIRAMISU
• FRENCH STYLE LEMON TART
• KEY LIME CHEESECAKE TART RECIPE
• STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE
• NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY TWISTS

BITES FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

• CREAMY CHEESE BALLS BITES
• EASY BRIE BITES IN PUFF PASTRY
• CHARCUTERIE BOARD
• PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI APPETIZERS
• CAPRESE STYLE TOMATO & MOZZARELLA APPETIZER

Hope you will enjoy these cocktail ideas. Let me know down in the comments which one is your favorite. Wishing you a prosperous and Happy New Year!

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