10 Tasty New Year's Eve Cocktails
Take your final party of the year to the next level with this collection of New Year's Eve cocktails from your friends at Drizly.
December 30, 2021

It's time to toast the end of the year and we here at Drizly want to help you raise a glass in celebration with a few holiday-themed recommendations. Below, we run through some cocktail recipes to inspire your New Year Eve festivities.
Champagne Punch
It's New Year's Eve so you know we need some champagne cocktails. First up is an easy Christmas Punch made with simple ingredients like prosecco, cranberries, basil, and ginger ale that is sure to be hit with your guests.
Ingredients
- Sparkling wine
- Ginger Ale
- Triple Sec
- Basil
- Frozen Cranberries
Tools
- Ice cube tray
- Bar spoon
Raspberry Mule
The Moscow Mule is already one of the most popular vodka cocktails around, but our Raspberry Mule holiday twist adds a dash of black raspberry liqueur along with ginger beer and a garnish of festive mint.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Chambord
- Lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Lime
- Mint
- Garnish
Tools
- Collins glass
- Ice cube tray
Cranberry Margarita
Another holiday themed twist on everyone's favorite tequila recipe, this Cranberry Margarita features the bitterness of cranberry offset by the tart lime juice and the sweetness of agave syrup. For a lower-alcohol, but equally delicious version, try substituting agave wine for the tequila.
Ingredients
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Blanco tequila
- Cointreau
- Agave syrup
- Cranberries and lime garnish
Tools
- Shaker Margarita glass
- Swizzle stick
Stroke of Midnight
Be ready to toast in the New Year at midnight with a Stroke of Midnight, a simple mix of champagne or sparkling wine with a citrus splash of Cointreau.
Ingredients
- Cointreau
- Grenadine
- Champagne
- Orange twist
Tools
- Champagne flute
- Jigger
- Knife
Peppermint White Russian
The Peppermint White Russian is a perfect end to a chilly night. Try it with vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps for a minty rush of flavor.
Ingredients
- Kahlua coffee liqueur
- Vodka
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Half and half or whole milk
Tools
- Old fashioned
- Bar spoon
Vanilla Spiced Cocktail
It's going to be a long night, but a Vanilla Spiced cocktail with some spiced rum, Irish cream, and a healthy shot (or two) of espresso will help you keep going until dawn.
Ingredients
- Baileys Original Irish Cream
- Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- Espresso
Tools
- Old Fashioned glass
- Shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
Winter Fruit Sangria
While we typically think of sangria as a summer specialty, the ingredients in this delicious winter-themed recipe boasts winter citrus fruit flavors like apples, pears, and orange juice.
Ingredients
- Yellow Tail cabernet sauvignon
- Brandy
- Club soda
- Orange juice
- Sugar
- Fresh orange and apple pear slices
Tools
- Pitcher
- Bar spoon
- Measuring cup
Spiced Cider
Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter's eve than a cinnamon spiced cider? We recommend adding a dash of orange zest along with a healthy dollop of bourbon.
Ingredients
- Apple cider
- Bourbon whiskey
- Cranberry juice
- Cinnamon sticks
- Orange zest
- Apple
- Fresh cranberries to garnish
Tools
- Mug
- Jigger
- Measuring cup
Pomegranate Whiskey Sour
Pomegranate, a classic holiday fruit, makes this classic whiskey sour recipe pop and is sure to be a hit of the party.
Ingredients
- Bourbon
- Lemon juice
- Pomegranate simple syrup
Tools
- Shaker
- Old fashioned glass
Mimosa Champagne Cocktail
We can’t not mention the classic Mimosa. Technically, this may be a New Year's Day cocktail, but if you've made it all the way through the evening, you may be ready for a little prosecco and orange juice at brunch.
Ingredients
- Champagne or prosecco
- Orange juice
- Sliced fresh orange
- Optional: Grand Marnier
Tools
- Champagne flute
- Bar spoon
We hope you enjoyed our recommendations and for even more, make sure to check out our full catalog of holiday recipes and have a happy New Year!