Countdown to the New Year is here and it's time to raise the glass to the New Year filled with New Hope and New Beginning and celebrate the passing year with a cheer 🥂

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The clock is ticking and with that this year is coming to its finale - Check out these tasty New Year's Eve Drink Ideas that will leave you feeling happy and satisfied. ☺️☺️

Also read: 100 Exciting New Year's Eve Party Ideas to Start off the New Decade with a Bang

From the classic cosmo to the elegant French 75 to the all time favorite Martini - with a festive twist, here are some of the BEST drinks to try on the last night of the year, this is the time when you can actually be free and try your hands on anything 🎉🎉

Also read: 100 New Year's Eve Party Food Ideas That Are A Festive Blend of Cheer & Excitement

New Year's Eve Drinks 🍷

Festive spirited drinks is something without which you cannot imagine New Year's Eve.🥳🥳

These recipes will inspire to make something that will impress you and your guests.

Whether you love a bubbly bottle of champagne, or that bright, light, and refreshing Mimosa or a classy Manhattan or a Hot Toddy to warm you up, these drink recipes are something that will give you a ton of ideas. 🎊

Also read: 100 Delicious New Year's Eve Appetizers that'll Make you Say, "Can't Wait for the Next Party!"

01. Glitter Ball Drop Mimosa

One of the most popular recipes on all social media platforms right now - where you -

1. Freeze Orange Juice in an ice cube tray.
2. Dip the rim of the champagne glass in a syrup and gold sprinkles ✨✨
3. Pour some edible gold glitter into a bowl, and roll your frozen Orange cube in the glitter.
4. Fill your glass with champagne 🥂
5. Drop your glitter ball ⚽️ and Enjoy 😊

02. Glitter Champagne Jello Shots

Make this cute, attractive, and super festive Glitter Champagne Jello Shots and take your guests by surprise.

1. In a pot combine 1 cup of champagne, ⅓ cup of sugar, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
2. Allow two packages of gelatin to bloom. Then refrigerate for 10 minutes.
3. Add ½ cup vodka and ½ cup champagne.
4. Pour it into a greased pan and refrigerate until set.
5. Cut into pieces with a sharp knife, sprinkle glitter and enjoy.

03. Pomegranate Paloma

When you combine the tarty sweetness of Pomegranate with the classic Paloma flavors you make the best festive drink perfect for New Years Eve or any festive occasion.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup pomegranate juice
• ¼ cup grapefruit juice
• ½ ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
• 2 ounces tequila blanco
• ½ cup club soda
• Salt for rimming the glass
• Pomegranate seeds and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in salt.
2. Combine ingredients: In a shaker, combine pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and tequila.
3. Shake and strain: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into your salt-rimmed glass.
4. Top with club soda: Top off with club soda.
5. Garnish: Garnish with a pomegranate seed and lime wedge.

04. Cranberry Spritz

Cranberry Spritz will remind you of the holiday season. Where you combine the classic Aperol Spritz with cranberry juice making it a perfect balance of sweet and bitter.

Here's how I like to make it:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add Aperol, cranberry juice, and cranberry liqueur (if using).
3. Top off with Prosecco. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary.

05. A Classic Cosmopolitan

No matter what is the season, a Classic Cosmo, is something people LOVE ❤️

And, it's pretty easy to order it at the counter in a bar, but, its even easier when you want to make it at home.

Plain and simple its this organic pink color that excites and impresses people

Here's how I like to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces vodka
• 1 ounce Cointreau (or triple sec)
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• ½ ounce fresh lime juice
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Enjoy your Cosmopolitan!

06. Mimosa - Bubbly and bright

Bubbly and bright classic Mimosa is one of the most popular drinks to make and serve during festive occasions like New Years Eve.

Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day or Christmas, this bubbly, light, and refreshing drink, is perfect for celebrations.

Here's how to make it.

Here's how I like to make one:

Ingredients:

• 1.5 ounces orange juice
• 3 ounces sparkling wine (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, etc.)
• Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a champagne flute with ice.
2. Pour in the orange juice.
3. Top with sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired.

Keep in mind that you can adjust the ratio of orange juice to sparkling wine as per your choice. If you prefer a sweeter mimosa, you can use more orange, on the other hand if you prefer a drier mimosa, use less orange juice.

07. The Timeless French 75 cocktail recipe

Refreshing and effervescent, this bubbly drink, is one of my favorite cocktail recipes and its truly one of the most elegant drinks, I've ever tried.

The citrusy lemony taste and the strong gin adds a character to this cocktail making it a lively drinking experience.

Here's how I like to make one:

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce gin  
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice  
• ½ ounce simple syrup  
• 3 ounces Champagne or Prosecco  
• Lemon twist for garnish  

Instructions:

1. Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.  
2. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
4. Top with Champagne or Prosecco.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

08. Rosé Champagne Cocktail

Rosé Champagne Cocktail is a refreshing and elegant drink that is known for its beautiful rose color.

Its a simple and sophisticated cocktail, where you combine the subtle flavor of Rosé Champagne and combine it with sweet and tarty notes of raspberry syrup.

The fresh thyme and fragrant hibiscus makes it a drink for all special occasions.

Here's how I like to make delicious and refreshing Rosé Champagne Cocktail:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• 1 bottle chilled rosé Champagne or Prosecco
• Fresh thyme sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Make the raspberry syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and simple syrup. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the raspberries are soft and mashed. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
2. Chill the rosé: Place the bottle of rosé Champagne or Prosecco in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until chilled.
3. Assemble the cocktails: Fill champagne flutes with ice. Add 1-2 tablespoons of raspberry syrup to each glass. Top with chilled rosé Champagne or Prosecco. Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig and a raspberry.

09. Negroni

If you love the combination of Bold and Bitter, then a classic Negroni with equal parts of gin, campari, and sweet vermouth, served over ice with an orange peel is super awesome.

Here's how I make Negroni at home:-

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce gin  
• 1 ounce Campari  
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth  
• Orange peel for garnish  

Instructions:

1. Combine the ingredients: In a mixing glass filled with ice, add the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.  
2. Stir well: Stir the mixture until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish: Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink and drop the peel into the glass.

Make sure your gin, campari, and vermouth are of the highest quality. It greatly affects your drink. If you prefer a strong Negroni, increase the amount of gin.

Here's some variations - Negroni Sbagliato (with Prosecco instead of gin) and the Boulevardier (with bourbon instead of gin)

10. Pink Peppermint martini

Well, the holiday season is over, but the holiday fervor isn't.

Keeping that in mind, I thought, why not try this cute Pink Peppermint Martini.

Creamy, and sweet Pink Peppermint Martini has got a strong peppermint flavor, and the garnish of crushed candy canes adds a festive touch to the drink.

Here's how I like to make a Pink Peppermint Martini at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 ounce white creme de cacao
• ½ ounce peppermint schnapps
• A few drops of pink food coloring
• Crushed candy canes, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Chill your glassware: Place your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.
2. Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, white creme de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and a few drops of pink food coloring.
3. Shake and strain: Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish: Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of water, then dip it in crushed candy canes to create a festive rim.

Enjoy your Pink Peppermint Martini!