21 Best New Year's Eve Drinks That Will Elevate Your Evening
These cocktails and mocktails are delicious and chic.
New Year's Eve is practically synonymous with champagne. All season long, you see images of people popping bottles, clinking glasses, and making toasts. But just because the sparkling stuff is the star of the show on December 31 doesn't mean you can't enjoy other types of drinks on the holiday. In fact, we whole-heartedly recommend it. In addition to allowing you to test your bartending skills, serving a creative New Year's Eve drink menu of cocktails and mocktails will also wow everyone you watch the ball drop with. Not to mention, you just might find a new favorite winter drink you'll want to mix all season long.
Ahead, we've found the best New Year's Eve drinks to serve this year. These cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks highlight the best flavors of the season, including pomegranate, cherry, ginger, chocolate, and more. And because it's New Year's Eve, many of them include sparkling wine — which means you'll still get your champagne fix. No matter what you're doing this December 31 — whether you're watching a New Year's movie, planning your 2021 resolutions, or hosting a quarantine NYE party with members of your immediate household — you'll want to have one of these chic drinks on hand.
Pom-Lime French 75
You'll need to whip up your own pomegranate-lime syrup in order to mix this drink (don't worry, it's easy). The reward: a chic, fruit-infused gin cocktail topped with sparkling wine.
Confetti Champagne
The secret ingredient here? Pop Rocks candies. Yep, we knew you'd be interested.
Cherry Bomb Fizz
It's a glass of champagne topped with maraschino liqueur and a cherry garnish. And yes, it's as tasty as it is elegant.
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Shirley Temple
A classic Shirley Temple is the perfect option for guests who don't want to imbibe (and kiddos who aren't 21). Serve it in a champagne flute for some festive flair.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
If you plan to channel all the cozy vibes this New Year's Eve, then you're going to need this spiked hot cocoa. Turn on one of the best classic movies on Netflix and you're ready for a sweet night in.
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Ginger Bee Sting
Ready to ring in your own roaring '20s? Serve this Prohibition Era-inspired cocktail featuring ginger, lemon, honey, and Scotch.
Ramos Gin Fizz
These frothy cocktails are a sight to behold — just look at that velvety texture. The surprise ingredient here is an egg white.
Thyme Plum Moscow Mule
Nothing says winter like ginger beer and thyme, which is why this cocktail is perfect for all your holiday celebrations. Not to mention, you can whip up a big batch in the morning to last you all day.
Champagne Margarita
Learning how to make this cocktail means you'll never have to decide between champagne and margaritas again. Now that's something we can get behind.
Lillet Spritz
This citrusy drink topped with sparkling wine is easy and elegant as can be.
Sparkling Ginger Sangria
All you need to make a crowd-pleasing pitcher of this cocktail is grapes, brown sugar, ginger, and prosecco.
Champagne Jell-O Shots
"Three, two, one — happy New Year!" Make the moment all the more special by having a tray of these celebratory shots to gobble up as soon as the clock strikes 12.
Raspberry Mimosa
Because the best way to start New Year's Eve is with brunch — and brunch cocktails.
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Citrus Whiskey Punch
The bourbon and cinnamon flavors in this drink are a match made in winter-cocktail heaven.
Cherry Crush Mocktail
There's no way to look at this drink and not want to take a pic — and a sip. Bonus: It's way easier to make than it looks.
Prosecco Punch
Here's another big-batch cocktail you can make in the morning and sip all day. It features pineapple, peaches, prosecco, and more.
Champagne Mule
Put a New Year's Eve spin on the traditional Moscow Mule by topping it off with prosecco and serving it in a champagne flute.
Harvest Punch
Cider lovers, rejoice. This punch features apples, ginger beer, cinnamon, oranges, and prosecco.
Cranberry 75 Punch
This gin-based punch is like a seasonal spin on sangria — and it's absolutely delicious.
Blood Orange Mimosas
Just because it's a mimosa doesn't mean you can only drink it at brunch. This elevated blood orange version is perfect for any time of day.
Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.
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