52 New Year’s Eve Drink Recipe Ideas

The New Year is right around the corner, which means that New Year’s Eve is just a few days away. New Year’s Eve can be a really fun and exciting time for people of all ages. The last two years have been tough with the pandemic and everything that went along with it. 2022 represents the wish for a year that will hopefully be much better than the past two years. You can start by ringing in the new year with a great drink recipe. This blog post will give you 52 New Year’s Eve Drink Recipe Ideas so that everyone has something to enjoy. Whether it’s your first New Years or your 50th, these recipe ideas are sure to please everyone!

There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes, depending on your preferences. The non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for kids, non-drinkers, and pregnant women. Enjoy the alcoholic drinks with your significant other, family, or friends. You can make a batch for a party or enjoy a quiet night in.

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New Year’s Cocktails

Apple Cider Hot Toddy

An invigorating mix of apple cider, honey, lemon juice, and whiskey, this apple cider hot toddy is a simple drink to revive the holiday spirit. This New Year’s Eve cocktail recipe is from Healthy Recipes 101.

is apple cider healthier than apple juice
Apple Cider Hot Toddy Recipe by Healthy Recipes 101

Apple Cider Margarita

This apple cider margarita is a warm, ambrosial drink that includes lime, tequila, and a dash of cinnamon for irresistibly vibrant and aromatic tones. This New Year’s drink recipe is from Healthy Recipes 101.

Apple Cider Margarita New Year's Cocktail
Apple Cider Margarita by Healthy Recipes 101

Bangkok Gin & Tonic

This Gin & Tonic recipe brings an element of pure South-East Asian fragrance with Thai Basil – a refreshing, light and delicious basil infused cocktail. The New Year’s alcoholic drink recipe is from Cook. Eat. World.

A green cocktail made from Gin and Thai Basil sits on a tablecloth of citrus fruits
Bangkok Gin & Tonic by Cook. Eat. World.

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

This blackberry bourbon smash cocktail is an easy-to-make craft cocktail. Make with a homemade brown sugar blackberry and rosemary simple syrup, dash of fresh lime juice, bourbon and a splash of club soda. This is a New Year’s cocktail that is meant to impress your guests. Recipe is by The Littlest Crumb.

Overhead photo of a blackberry bourbon smash New Year's cocktail, garnished with blackberries and fresh rosemary, on a wooden cutting board.
Blackberry Bourbon Smash by The Littlest Crumb

Blood Orange Margaritas

Blood Orange Margaritas ~ made with fresh-squeezed citrus, agave nectar, and your favorite tequila. So simple, delicious, and refreshing! The New Year’s margarita recipe is from Vegan Huggs.

Blood Orange Margaritas ~ made with fresh-squeezed citrus, agave nectar and your favorite tequila. So simple & refreshing!
Blood Orange Margarita by Vegan Huggs

Boozy Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Who can resist a steaming mug of hot chocolate decorated with fluffy whipped cream and sprinkles? Hot chocolate and whiskey are a tasty combination in this hot peanut butter drink. This drink recipe is perfect for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Recipe is by xoxoBella.

boozy salted peanut butter hot chocolate. Perfect new year's eve drink recipe.
Boozy Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate by xoxoBella

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Now you can enjoy the tastes of fall year round with this unique drink! It uses apple cider, champagne, brown sugar, and a couple of other ingredients. This recipe was created by Amanda’s Cookin’.

4 GLASSES OF CARAMEL APPLE MIMOSAS
Caramel Apple Mimosa by Amanda’s Cookin’

Champagne Margarita

This easy Champagne Margarita pairs the lime flavor you love in a margarita with the bubbly fizz of champagne. It’s the perfect drink for any festive occasion. This recipe is by Recipes From A Pantry.

a champagne margarita cocktail ready to serve
Champagne Margarita by Recipes From A Pantry

Champagne Mojito

This Champagne Mojito Recipe is a bubbly twist on the classic cocktail making it perfect for parties and celebrations. Made with fresh limes, mint, simple syrup, rum, and champagne, everyone will love this zesty and refreshing cocktail! This New Year’s drink recipe is from Sugar and Soul.

This Champagne Mojito New Year's Drink Recipe is a bubbly twist on the classic cocktail making it perfect for parties and celebrations. Made with fresh limes, mint, simple syrup, rum, and champagne, everyone will love this zesty and refreshing cocktail!
Champagne Mojito by Sugar and Soul

Classic 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 this New Years’ Eve with this easy to follow recipe and guide. The recipe is from The Forked Spoon.

A glass gin and tonic with lime wedges
Classic Gin and Tonic by The Forked Spoon

Easy Eggnog Martini

Keep it festive with eggnog martinis! Easy to make by the batch in a blender! This delicious holiday drink recipe is by Christina’s Cucina.

easy eggnog New Year's martini
Easy Eggnog Martini by Christina’s Cucina

Easy Rosé Sangria with Vodka 

This easy Rosé Sangria with Vodka is perfect for a party! It’s refreshing, sweet, and oh-so-pretty in pink! We love all of the fresh fruit in it, and a pitcher is ready in just 5 minutes! This recipe is by Kim & Kalee.

3 grasses of easy rosè sangria with vodka
Easy Rosé Sangria with Vodka by Kim & Kalee

French 75 Cocktail

Ring in the new year with this delicious, sparkly French 75 cocktail recipe! Champagne, gin, and crisp lemon combine to create a party-perfect sip. The New Year’s cocktail recipe was created by Lovely Indeed.

French 75 New Year's cocktails
French 75 Cocktail by Lovely Indeed

French Kiss Cocktail

This French Kiss cocktail is a simple and elegant sparkling drink with just the right amount of sweetness and the perfect color. This New Year’s Eve cocktail recipe is from Served From Scratch.

French Kiss New Year's Cocktail
French Kiss Cocktail by Served From Scratch

Fruity Red Sangria

New Year is the time for a fresh perspective and fresh drinks! Don’t hesitate on making this tasty and refreshing Fruity Red Sangria to bring in the good vibes this coming year! Recipe is by Fun Country Life.

A glass full of red wine sangria
Fruity Red Sangria by Fun Country Life

Grapefruit Mimosa

Grapefruit Mimosas are a refreshing spin-off of the classic mimosa! Add a splash of lime juice and triple sec for extra citrus flavor! The perfect choice for a New Year’s brunch! Recipe is by Monica Nedeff.

New Year's mimosa with grapefruit juice
Grapefruit Mimosa by Monica Nedeff

Grapefruit & Pomegranate Rum Tonic

This festive and delicious Grapefruit & Pomegranate Rum Tonic is a refreshing New Year’s cocktail perfect for the holidays! The recipe is by The Jam Jar Kitchen.

grapefruit & pomegranate rum tonic holiday christmas cocktail recipe
Grapefruit & Pomegranate Rum Tonic
by The Jam Jar Kitchen

Juniper Champagne Cocktail

This champagne cocktail recipe is sweetened with simple syrup and infused with juniper berries. This unique New Year’s champagne cocktail ingredients give a citrusy-green note to your glass of bubbly. The recipe is by This Mama Cooks.

Three glasses of Juniper Champagne Cocktail with sprigs of pine.
Juniper Champagne Cocktail by This Mama Cooks

Lemon Drop Martini

Lemon drop martinis make the perfect cocktail to ring in the new year! Sweet and sour and totally delicious! This New Year’s drink recipe is by Christina’s Cucina.

two lemon drop martinis on the counter
Lemon Drop Martini by Christina’s Cucina

New Year’s Eve Champagne Punch

New Year’s Eve Champagne Punch is loaded with Triple Sec, blackberry brandy, Chambord, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and champagne for a drink that’s sure to be a big hit with all your New Year’s Eve party guests! This New Year’s drink recipe is from Sugar and Soul.

New Year's Eve Champagne Punch is loaded with Triple Sec, blackberry brandy, Chambord, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and champagne for a drink that's sure to impress all your NYE party guests!
New Year’s Eve Champagne Punch by Sugar and Soul

New Year’s Eve Milk Shots

These Milk Shots are going to be a favorite New Year’s Eve cocktail recipe. It has decadent heavy cream, cake icing, festive sprinkles and a good measure of spiced rum. The recipe is from Ottawa Mommy Club.

New Year's Eve Milk Shot with gold sprinkles on rim.
New Year’s Eve Milk Shots by Ottawa Mommy Club

Orange Mint Mimosa

This New Year’s drink recipe uses champagne, fresh orange juice, mint syrup, and orange liqueur. Top it off with a beautiful orange peel flower. Recipe is from This Worthey Life.

Cocktail Idea- Orange Mint Mimosa
Orange Mint Mimosa by This Worthey Life

Paper Plane Cocktail

The taste of this cocktail varies from sweet and tangy, with a perfect balance between Bourbon, Aperol and Amaro. Even for non-whiskey drinkers, this is THE interesting, complex, deliciously yummy drink to celebrate with at your holiday parties. This New Year’s cocktail recipe is from MyYellowApron.

A delicious Bourbon Whiskey based Paper Plane Cocktail recipe made with bourbon, Amaro and Aperol.
Paper Plane Cocktail by MyYellowApron

Pomegranate Martini

This pomtini is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Made with pomegranate juice, lime, vodka and orange liqueur it is light and refreshing. This holiday drink recipe was created by Tastes of Homemade.

Three pomegranate martinis in stemmed glasses with sugared rim and lime wedges.
Pomegranate Martinis by Tastes of Homemade

Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Floats

These New Year’s Champagne Floats are so wonderfully fun and festive! The simple combination of sherbet and champagne makes for an easy, bubbly, and delightfully frothy concoction. Recipe is from Neighbor Food.

These Pink Champagne Floats with rainbow sherbet are the perfect New Year's Eve drink recipe.
Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Floats
by Neighbor Food

Raspberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

This raspberry bourbon smash cocktail is certainly worth your attention. You make this New Year’s cocktail with raspberries along with bourbon and other delicious ingredients. Recipe is from xoxoBella.

raspberry bourbon smash cocktail. You will love this drink with bourbon and Chambord raspberry liqueur.
Raspberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail by xoxoBella

Raspberry Martini

This raspberry martini is a deliciously sweet and strong cocktail that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make in a large batch for guests, or just a couple at a time. Made from homemade syrup for the most powerful raspberry flavor that will be a hit with everyone! This beautiful New Year’s cocktail recipe was created by The Littlest Crumb.

Up close view of the edge of a martini glass, garnished with raspberries and another New Year's martini in the background, slightly out of focus.
Raspberry Martini by The Littlest Crumb

Satsuma Pomegranate Paloma

Satsuma Pomegranate Paloma is a seasonal twist on a traditional Paloma. It features quintessential winter fruits like satsuma and pomegranate, tequila, and a splash of sparkling water. This New Year’s drink recipe was created by The Heirloom Pantry.

La Croix Satsuma Pomegranate Paloma New Year's Drink recipe
Satsuma Pomegranate Paloma by The Heirloom Pantry

Snowball Cocktail

An amazing New Year’s cocktail creation that contains eggnog and bitter lemon. This recipe is both tasty and beautiful! It is by Vividly Christmas.

Snowball Cocktail by Vividly Christmas

Sparkling Black Cherry Martini

This New Year’s Eve cocktail recipe is from The Soccer Mom Blog. It combines sparkling water, black cherry vodka, and frozen cherries.

Gorgeous and sophisticated, this Sparkling Black Cherry Martini cocktail recipe is perfect for New Years
Sparkling Black Cherry Martini by The Soccer Mom Blog

Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail

This grapefruit cocktail is both light and refreshing. Fresh grapefruit juice is topped with elderflower liqueur and prosecco for a fruity, floral cocktail with just the right amount of fizz! This delicious New Year’s cocktail recipe is from Saporito Kitchen.

three stemless champagne flutes with grapefruit cocktail and grapefruit wedges
Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail by Saporito Kitchen

Sparkling Meyer Lemon Blackberry Jam Prosecco Cocktail

This Meyer lemon blackberry jam Prosecco cocktail. It’s a wonderful combination of flavors and makes a great New Year’s Eve cocktail. Make the Meyer lemon blackberry syrup, and you are ready for all the festivities! This New Year’s alcoholic drink recipe was created by xoxoBella.

Meyer lemon blackberry jam Prosecco cocktail. This simple Prosecco drink is a great Christmas or New Year's Eve cocktail.
Sparkling Meyer Lemon Blackberry Jam Prosecco Cocktail by xoxoBella

Spicy Bloody Mary

Go big this New Year by making the best spicy Bloody Mary recipe! This will be a favorite for sure. This New Year’s drink recipe is by Fun Country Life.

Two glasses full of Spicy Jalapeno Bloody Marys
Spicy Bloody Mary by Fun Country Life

Vegan Coquitos

Sweet, creamy, and easy to make, these Vegan Coquitos are a simple and delicious beverage best enjoyed anytime of year, but especially at Christmas and New Year’s. Erroneously known as Puerto Rican Eggnog, this festive drink is perfect for guests or a quiet evening at home. Recipe is by Zardyplants.

Vegan Coquitos New Year's Cocktail
Vegan Coquitos by Zardyplants

Whiskey Blood Orange Smash

This whiskey blood orange smash is one of the best winter cocktails. Fresh blood orange juice is mixed with rosemary infused simple syrup and whiskey, then topped off with fizzy ginger beer. The recipe is created by Saporito Kitchen.

blood orange New Year's cocktail with fresh blood orange half
Whiskey Blood Orange Smash by Saporito Kitchen

Winter Smash Cocktail

The Winter Smash cocktail is a spin on the classic whiskey smash recipe you make in the summertime. Using bourbon and a bit of club soda, this bourbon smash libation is full of fresh fruit and the zing of cinnamon we enjoy when it’s cold outside. This New Year’s drink recipe is by Julie Blanner.

Trio of clear glasses full of a bourbon smash recipe with rosemary and cinnamon stick for garnish.
Winter Smash Cocktail by Julie Blanner

New Year’s Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Cranberry Cosmopolitan Mocktail

This non alcoholic Cranberry Cosmopolitan Mocktail with cranberry juice, is really fun, festive and the perfect holiday drink for adults or kids! The New Year’s Eve mocktail recipe was created by Food Meanderings.

2 cranberry cosmo New Year's Eve mocktails
Cranberry Cosmopolitan Mocktail by Food Meanderings

Cranberry Mocktail

This cranberry mocktail is an easy, fruity and festive non-alcoholic cocktail. Cranberry, orange and lemon juice topped with fizzy club soda, and served with a brown sugar rim. This New Year’s mocktail recipe is from The Littlest Crumb.

Red cocktail on a marble board, surrounded by red berry garland, with a white jug in the background.
Cranberry Mocktail by The Littlest Crumb

Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail

A Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail with natural coconut water will have you feeling hydrated, healthy, and luxurious! Just 3 simple ingredients and you will be sipping all day long! This New Year’s Eve mocktail recipe was created by Strength & Sunshine.

Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail   Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo.
Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail
by Strength & Sunshine

Homemade Cola

This homemade cola is a refreshing way to make your own cola at home. With kola nut powder to give it a natural kick and aromats including cinnamon, citrus and vanilla, there’s not surprises or secrets in this recipe. This non-alcoholic New Year’s drink recipe is from Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream.

Glass of homemade cola with ice, lime circle garnish, red coaster under glass and bottle of cola beside it.
Homemade Cola by Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

Instant Pot Cranberry Apple Infused Water Recipe

This infused water is a combination of cranberries and apples and is great for both kids and adults. This recipe is from Tasty Galaxy.

Instant Pot Cranberry Apple Infused Water
Instant Pot Cranberry Apple Infused Water by Tasty Galaxy

Instant Pot Pear Cranberry Water

This non-alcoholic New Year’s drink recipe is made using pears, cranberries, cinnamon, and star anise. The recipe is by Tasty Galaxy.

Instant Pot Cranberry Water
Instant Pot Pear Cranberry Water by Tasty Galaxy

New Year’s Fruit Punch

So simple and easy and one of the best punch recipes there is! Excellent for a party, kids or to make for the holidays and ready in only 5 minutes! The recipe is from Fantabulosity.

New Year's Red Fruit punch in glass with orange slice
New Year’s Fruit Punch by Fantabulosity

No Alcohol Southern Cocktail

This is the perfect drink to offer your non-drinkers and designated drivers! Serve it warm in a shallow cup with appetizers! Recipe is by Smarty Pants Kitchen.

Non-Alcohol Southern Tomato Aperitif in a china coffee cup
No Alcohol Southern Cocktail by Smarty Pants Kitchen

Orange Blossom Mocktail

This orange blossom mocktail is a wonderful drink when you don’t want to imbibe. Make a big pitcher of this orange blossom drink for parties. This New Year’s mocktail recipe is by This Mama Cooks.

Orange Blossom Mocktail Recipe
Orange Blossom Mocktail by This Mama Cooks

Raspberry Fizz

The raspberry fizz is a perfect non-alcoholic drink for New Year’s. It is made using raspberries, sherbet, ice cream, and lemon-lime soda. The recipe is from Bitz & Giggles.

Raspberry Fizz New Year's Drink
Raspberry Fizz by Bitz & Giggles

Shirley Temple

This classic mocktail beverage is sure to take you back to childhood. A perfect treat for kids and kids at heart, this sipper is full of fresh citrus juice, and is, of course, topped with a maraschino cherry! This New Year’s mocktail recipe is by Simply Stacie.

Shirley Temple - This classic mocktail beverage is sure to take you back to childhood. A perfect treat for kids and kids at heart, this sipper is full of fresh citrus juice, and is, of course, topped with a maraschino cherry!
Shirley Temple by Simply Stacie

Virgin Banana Daiquiris

Your frosty tropical cocktail favorite made without the alcohol and right in a blender with just 3 real ingredients! Virgin Banana Daiquiris that are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free you and even the kids can enjoy this healthy recipe! The New Year’s Eve mocktail recipe is from Strength & Sunshine.

Virgin Banana Daiquiris | New Year's Eve Mocktail recipe with banana.  Drinks with a lime slice on the edge.
Virgin Banana Daiquiris by Strength & Sunshine

Virgin Bloody Mary

This Virgin Bloody Mary drink is a meal in a glass that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. This non-alcoholic New Year’s drink recipe is from Plant Based on a Budget.

2 Virgin Bloody Mary drinks in glass with decorative olives and veggies in the cup and on the side with a white background
Virgin Bloody Mary by Plant Based on a Budget

Virgin Moscow Mule

Whether you’re mixing up drinks for your underage guests or just need a break from the adult beverages, quality and fun should not be sacrificed on New Year’s Eve! Enter this virgin Moscow mule. Recipe is by In The Kitch.

Virgin Moscow Mule in copper mugs, surrounded by sliced limes on brown-black background.
Virgin Moscow Mule by In The Kitch

Virgin Piña Coladas

You won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade Virgin Piña Coladas! Just 3 ingredients and a blender, these non-alcoholic frozen mocktails are naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and perfect for kids! This naturally sweet and creamy tropical treat is a refreshing combo of pineapple and coconut that’s ready to be enjoyed in minutes! This recipe is from Strength & Sunshine.

virgin pina colada with yellow straw
Virgin Piña Coladas by Strength & Sunshine

White Russian Mocktail

This white Russian mocktail is a family favorite that is easy to make and so delicious! You can make it with coffee but it also works with brewed cocoa beans or coffee flavored syrup if you prefer. Either way, it is going to be delicious! This recipe was created by This Vivacious Life.

Non-alcoholic white Russian New Year's mocktail in two glasses with cranberries
White Russian Mocktail by This Vivacious Life

I hope you have enjoyed this post with 52 New Year’s Eve Drink Recipe Ideas. Whether you are enjoying a night out with friends or a quiet night with your family, these drink ideas should be perfect for you.

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