Throwing a great New Year’s Eve party just got a lot easier with these 15 New Year’s Cocktails! In this list, you’ll find a wide range of inventive and delicious cocktails made by some of the best bloggers out there, plus a few bonus ones from The Boozy Oyster. Cheers!
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1. Classic Mojito. This rum-based Cuban drink is the perfect way to get a New Year’s party started. It’s light, refreshing, and slightly sweet. This version from Downshiftology is made with honey rather than granulated sugar which makes it that much more interesting!
Classic Mojito by Downshiftology
2. Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail. If you are looking for a truly spectacular New Year’s cocktail, you have to give this cocktail by The Flavor Bender a try. It’s made with champagne, elderflower liqueur, vodka, and gold shimmer luster dust. Absolutely stunning!
Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail by The Flavor Bender
3. Rosemary Paloma. You can’t go wrong with a tequila cocktail, and The Paloma is the king of tequila cocktails in my book. The addition of some rosemary-infused triple sec in this version from Mom’s Dinner makes this classic drink perfect for a winter celebration.
Rosemary Paloma by Mom’s Dinner
4. Pomegranate Champagne Moscow Mule. This classic vodka cocktail gets a festive makeover with the addition of pomegranate juice and champagne. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Pomegranate Champagne Moscow Mule by A Nerd Cooks
5. The Fifteen. You can never have too many champagne cocktails at at New Year’s party. The Fifteen by Umami Girl keeps things interesting with the addition of some whiskey and apple cider. It’s super simple to make too!
The Fifteen by Umami Girl
6. Manhattan with Rye and Amarena Cherries. The Manhattan is one of my favorite cocktails because it’s elegant without being fussy. This version by Sip and Feast is the perfect cocktail to celebrate the new year.
Manhattan by Sip and Feast
7. Champagne Punch. It’s always nice to have a big-batch cocktail in your arsenal when you are making drinks for a crowd. This champagne punch by Sugar & Soul has all sorts of yummy things in it like ginger ale, triple sec, and blackberry brandy to name a few. It’s sure to impress your guests!
Champagne Punch by Sugar & Soul
8. Puerto Rican Eggnog. If you love the idea of eggnog but are less keen on the egg part, then this cocktail is for you. It has all the wonderful, warming flavors of eggnog without actually using any eggs, and it’s the perfect cocktail to end a New Year’s celebration.
Puerto Rican Eggnog by Thrift & Spice
9. Port Wine Cocktail. All great evenings have to end, but why not do it in style with a port cocktail like this one from Gastronom?
Port Wine Cocktail by Gastronom
10. The Revolver: A Bourbon Cocktail. Afraid your guests might fall asleep before midnight? Fear no more! This bourbon cocktail by Blossom to Stem has a nice coffee kick that will keep everyone awake long enough to welcome the new year.
Revolver Bourbon Cocktail by Blossom to Stem
11. White Rosemary Rose Coconut Cocktail. If you really want to end your evening with a bang, you need to give this cocktail by She Keeps a Lovely Home a try. It’s not only absolutely gorgeous, but also full of delicate flavors. It will likely become your go-to party cocktail!
White Rosemary Rose Coconut Cocktail by She Keeps a Lovely Home
12. Pomegranate New Year’s Punch. I love big-batch cocktails that can be made in advance because that means that you get to enjoy the party too. This pomegranate punch by Easy Cooking with Molly is sweet, tart, and super easy to mix.
Pomegranate New Year’s Punch by Easy Cooking with Molly
13. Ultimate Cesar Cocktail. New Year’s celebrations don’t end on New Year’s Eve, so I’ve included several cocktails for New Year’s Day in this list. First up, this delicious Cesar cocktail. It’s Bloody Mary’s Canadian cousin.
Ultimate Cesar Cocktail by Girl Heart Food
14. Bubbly Blood Orange Campari Cocktail. I can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than with some Campari and bubbles! This cocktail would be great on New Year’s Eve or the morning after.
Bubbly Blood Orange Cocktail by Mother Would Know
15. Grapefruit Mimosa. Start the New Year with a delicious grapefruit mimosa like this one by Sidewalk Shoes, and you are guaranteed a 2019 full of amazing cocktails.
Grapefruit Mimosa by Sidewalk Shoes
Bonus New Year’s Cocktails from The Boozy Oyster
16. Creme de Violette and Prosecco Cocktail. This colorful cocktail takes minutes to mix, and it’s light and refreshing.
17. Aperol Gin and Tonic. Who doesn’t like gin and tonics? To make this classic cocktail a bit more interesting, I added some Aperol, a slightly bitter Italian liqueur. It gives the cocktail a beautiful pink hue and a more interesting flavor profile.
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Is it 5 yet? What a FABULOUS round up of cocktails, so perfect for New Year’s, Christmas or any celebration! Definitely a great guide to refer to over the next couple of weeks, especially. Thanks so much for including my caesar cocktail 🙂
Thank you for coming up with such a delicious cocktail, Dawn! 🙂
These are some seriously sophisticated looking cocktails to ring in the New Year — or any random Friday night… I admit to being quite lazy when it comes to cocktail-making and I usually default to a glass of wine. I can see that I’m really missing out on some of the finer things. That Manhattan with the amarena cherries looks luscious — I think I may have all the ingredients right now for that one!
There’s nothing wrong with a glass of wine, Lisa! It’s my go-to drink during the holidays as well 🙂 But I do hope that you give this Manhattan a try!
Wow, there is something here for everyone. We are staying home and watching movies on New Year’s Eve. Looks like trying a couple of these drinks is in order. Cheers and all the best for 2019!!
Thanks, Gloria! All the best to you too!
What a list! They all look amazing. That Gold Shimmery Champagne Cocktail is exactly what I think of when I think NYE! Making a list for the liquor store now withe a few of these in mind!
Right? You can’t go wrong with some sparkle for NYE!
Wow! What an all-star lineup of gorgeous, festive, cocktails! I need to rewind to the beginning of holiday season and make each one of these beauties. Of course, I clicked through to find out more about your Creme de Violette and Prosecco Cocktail…I love the sound of the violette liqueur…and peach bitters…just wow!
Thanks, Traci! It’s one of my favorite cocktails!
These are all so pretty and fancy! I’m pretty bad at playing mixologist, so I don’t often get to indulge in these sorts of drinks. But I love showing up to parties that have one or two of these. Those Cesar’s are calling for me!
If you love Bloody Mary’s, you’ll definitely like the Cesar!
Wow….these all look incredible. A great list that I have pinned and bookmarked because I know I will want to refer to it often. I have guests coming this weekend , the only problem will be deciding which lovely cocktail to make.
Thank you so much for sharing the post, Debra! And let me know what you end up making for your guests!
So many options, so little time! I love the colour of the blood orange drink. It’s perfect for the new year!
Right? It’s hard to choose!
I can’t believe all of the gorgeous cocktails — this collection is one that I have to save. There are all of these holidays throughout the year and they call for a special beverage. I really don’t know which one I want to make first.. . the Campari is calling my name the loudest!!
You can never go wrong with Campari, Marisa!
It must be five o’clock is some time zone! These are so beautiful and fabulous that it’s hard to pick one to settle on to try. The grapefruit cocktail looks amazing, and would be perfect for brunch.
Thank you, Tina!