33 New Years Cocktails That Aren’t All Champagne

These golden shooters make a great way to see in the New Year! They contain gold flecks from Goldschläger and look like a million bucks. And if you don't like the idea of the gold flecks, you can strain them out and use gold edible glitter instead. Happy prosperous New Year!

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

One of our prettiest blue cocktails, the Avartini features blueberry Stoli, blue Curacao and Sprite for bubbles. A beautiful, festive cocktail.

Very traditional, all citrus and berry with that creaminess that comes from an egg yolk (or teaspoon of egg substitute if you prefer).

The Midori Mimosa is a very simple drink blending Midori with champagne and just a touch of lemon juice and simple syrup. It's a fresh-tasting cocktail that's perfect for brunch.

The Elderflower Martini takes your standard martini recipe and adds touches of St. Germain's elderflower liqueur and lime. The citrus and herb notes of the traditional martini are rounded out by the full-bodied light sweetness of the elderflower.

The Porto Flip cocktail recipe features port, brandy and an egg with nutmeg sprinkled on top. Some people say it's too heavy. It does contain a whole egg.

The classic Champagne cocktail features champagne, bitters, and a sugar cube that melts from the bottom of your flute glass! It's perfect for special occasions.

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.

Peach schnapps, vodka and lemon juice with soda water. Simple, delicious and fizzy.

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

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.

There's nothing better cranberry and gin, unless it's cranberry and gin with Absolut Mandarin and lime juice.

When you want champagne, but it doesn't have the kick you want, you can always go for the French 75 cocktail. It's a champagne, gin and lemon drink with kick. Great way to use up leftover champagne.

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

Green symbolizes wealth and good health, and this green cocktail features creme de menthe and rum over ice.

This old school cocktail features brandy and applejack. It's strong but sweet, with some tanginess from a lemon juice.

Whiskey, lime, sugar and grenadine. There's something fortifying about this drink - something that just makes you feel good.

This classic gin Martini cocktail recipe is about as dry as the Martini can get. If it's too dry for you, just add more vermouth. The more vermouth, the less dry the drink will be. Be sure to use a great gin that you enjoy, because it will dominate the flavor.

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

The New York Sour is an interesting looking cocktail because it supposedly floats a little red wine on top of a whiskey-colored base – only it must depend what exact wine and whiskey you’re using, because for me, the red wine makes a beeline for the bottom. But this drink also bears the distinction of being a good thing to do with leftover or cheap red wine. You can’t say that about many things in life.

The Pomegranate Martini has a number of variations with vodka, but this version features gin. The botanical notes are balanced by the fruity pomegranate juice and zesty citrus flavors.

Dubonnet and gin was the favorite cocktail of the Queen of England. It's featured along with gin in this gorgeous cocktail that's not to sweet and has a perfect balance.

This recipe calls for a mix of bubbly sparkling wine, sugar, and angostura bitters. It's festive, elegant, and fun! Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.

Poinsettia mimosas are a festive take on a classic mimosa, using cranberry juice in place of orange juice for a pretty drink that is full of holiday cheer. These beautiful cranberry Christmas cocktails are perfect for the holiday season, or any time of year!

Sip on a classic cocktail with a twist and enjoy this delightful French 76! You’ll love how this Champagne cocktail features a citrusy, bright pop of lemon with a bubbly, crisp finish. Plus, you can whip it up in just a few minutes with only a handful of simple ingredients, and it’s great for serving a crowd.

Deck the halls and get into the Christmas spirit with this deliciously warming Gingerbread Spiced Mulled Wine! Similar to the classic festive drink, but now made to taste just like a gingerbread cookie.

New Years Eve is right around the corner and this awesome recipe will help you ring in the new year in style! Milk Shots feature decadent heavy cream, cake icing, festive sprinkles and a good measure of spiced rum. These are so fun to make and serve, and they are perfect for the festivities as you ring in a new beginning!

Celebrate the New Year with this Orange Champagne Cocktail – the perfect winter cocktail! Fresh squeezed orange juice, mixed with warming brandy, orange liqueur, then topped off with champagne, and finished with a sugar cube! It’s such a fun drink to make and enjoy.

Treat yourself with these two ingredient Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Floats.

There is just something more fun about blue drinks and this Blue Cosmo is no exception. The Blue Cosmopolitan is easy just as easy to make as the traditional cosmopolitan drink. It tastes similar as well, just a bit smoother and of course a pretty blue color.

Peaches and sparkling wine combine for a flavor like no other!! This Peach Pop Bellini recipe brings the traditional taste of the classic cocktail with a bit of a twist. It’s the quintessential combination of sparkling wine and fruit, perfect for holidays and celebrations or just for next Sunday’s brunch.