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22 Delicious, Easy New Years Cocktails

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How do you plan on bringing in the new year? Whether you’ll be at a party, a bar or in a more low-key setting, we have 22 New Years cocktails to make it special.

New Years cocktail in front of lights

What makes a cocktail great for New Years is hard to define, and also subjective. Many New Years cocktails feature champagne, the traditional drink to the new year, but this list ventures beyond that limit for some exciting alternatives.

It also aims for cocktails that are easy to make, yet terribly impressive so you can wow your guests without spending the whole party behind the bar.

Speaking of parties, check out this fabulous Chicago Swing hat and noisemaker set for stylish get-togethers. And you’ll need these gorgeous New Years paper straws (with festive sticker cutouts) for the cocktails.

And you can set up your own photo booth with these props and this gold tinsel curtain.

New Years cocktails

First, you might want to check out our collection of champagne cocktails, because you can never go wrong with those! But if you’re looking for something a little bit different for your New Year’s cocktails, read on.

1. Gin Flourish – a delicious red drink with blackberry currant soda, gin and Patron Citronge, which is fruity with just a little tartness.

Gin Flourish New Years Drink in goblet

2. Avartini – one of our prettiest blue cocktails, the Avartini features blueberry Stoli, blue Curacao and Sprite for bubbles. A beautiful, festive drink.

Avartini New Years Cocktail with blueberry garnish

3. Crimson Cocktail – this lovely red drink is a simple combination of gin, grenadine and lemon or lime juice. It’s light and refreshing, and easy to love.

Crimson Cocktail for New Years

4. Berry Fusion Martini – if you love Hpnotiq, the Berry Fusion Martini blends it with currant flavored vodka, creme de cassis and cranberry juice.

Berry Fusion Martini New Years cocktail

5. Jack’s Grand Ball – Jack Daniels Honey meets Tia Maria, Grand Marnier, and Aztec chocolate bitters.

Jack's Grand Ball New Years Cocktail

6. The C&T Cocktail – there’s nothing better cranberry and gin, unless it’s cranberry and gin with Absolut Mandarin and lime juice.

C&T New Years cocktail with lime

7. Royal Clover Club Cocktail – very traditional, all citrus and berry with that creaminess that comes from an egg yolk (or teaspoon of egg substitute if you prefer).

Royal Clover Club New Years cocktail

8. Strawberry Sombrero – Kahlua, strawberry syrup and milk. It’s kind of like chocolate strawberry coffee, but with a kick.

Strawberry Sombrero New Years cocktail

9. The Misty Mint – green symbolizes wealth and good health, and this green cocktail features creme de menthe and rum over ice.

Misty Mint New Years cocktail

10. The B-52 – three delicious liqueurs beautifully layered and tasting like caramel candy. Perfect for tossing back when the countdown’s done.

B52 New Years cocktail

Scared of trying to make a layered cocktail? Scroll down to see my easy cocktail layering tutorial video!

11. Absinthe Suissesse – the mysterious, fascinating flavor of absinthe is perfect for a more introspective start to the new year.

Absinthe Suissesse New Years cocktail

12. Peking – another fascinating choice, this cocktail is hard to pin down because Pernod, rum and grenadine are… well, you can imagine.

Peking New Years cocktail

13. The Deauville Cocktail – impress your friends with your knowledge of this Art Deco era cocktail. Mostly brandy and applejack – highly addictive!

Deauville New Years cocktail

14. New York Cocktail – whiskey, lime, sugar and grenadine. There’s something fortifying about this drink – something that just makes you feel good.

New York New Years cocktail

15. Romance – a chocolate-coffee liqueur bonanza served in a martini glass. Ideal for a more intimate New Year’s celebration.

Romance Cocktail on saucer with chocolate candy

16. The Stinger – brandy meets creme de menthe. This is one of those drinks you can’t describe to anyone else.

Stinger classic New Years cocktail

17. The Martini – it’s a classic for a reason. Not every drinker’s palate can handle gin, but for those who can, this is a great choice.

The classic Martini with lemon New Years cocktail

18. Blue Skies – a gorgeous blue cocktail featuring fizzy lemonade, blue curacao and cointreau. Pour it in order, and you get a somewhat layered effect with no effort, and it’s really stunning.

Blue Skies New Years cocktail

19. Cherry Fizz – cherry brandy, lemon juice and carbonated water for bubbles.

Cherry Fizz New Years cocktail

20. Peach Fizz – peach schnapps, vodka and lemon juice with soda water. Simple, delicious and fizzy.

Peach Fizz New Years cocktail

21. Grand Apple Cocktail – apple brandy, cognac and Grand Marnier. Distinctive and sophisticated, without being a challenge to your tastebuds.

Grand Apple New Years cocktail

22. Blue Goose – Hpnotiq, Grey Goose vodka and lime juice. It looks chilling, but the tropical flavors warm you up.

Blue Goose New Years cocktail

How to layer a cocktail – easy tutorial:

And don’t forget:

  • The non-drinkers deserve beautiful mocktails too!
  • Rum Caviar makes an amazing addition to your festivities.
  • If needed, check out our page of hangover cures!

December 26, 2018 Filed Under: Cocktails Tagged With: Champagne, Holiday, Lists, New Years

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