Cheers to 2024! 🥂

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, it’s time to celebrate and these creative New Year's Eve drinks are perfect for "cheers’ing"l!

Pomegranate Martini

One of our all-time favorites is Pomegranates of course. These are in season during winter, which means this ruby-hued cocktail will taste better than ever at your event to ring in the new year. The blend of sweet, citrusy, and tart flavors can shine when paired with a neutral spirit like vodka.

Ingredients

4 oz. pomegranate juice
3 oz. vodka
1 oz. white (dry) vermouth
1 oz. orange liqueur, such as triple sec
1/2 oz. simple syrup
pomegranate seeds and orange twists, to garnish

Directions

For the martini: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway full with ice, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, vermouth, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Cover and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain and divide into 2 martini glasses, and garnish with a few pomegranate seeds and an orange twist.

Cranberry Mimosa

Whether you serve it for New Year's brunch or a New Year's Eve party, this bubbly drink is sure to be a hit. The orange twist garnish is an easy way to make it feel even fancier.

Ingredients

2 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. pineapple orange juice
3 oz. sparkling wine
3 frozen cranberries
1 orange twist
1 mint sprig

Directions

In a champagne flute, combine the cranberry and pineapple orange juices. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with frozen cranberries, an orange twist, and a small sprig of mint.

Cranberry Margarita

There's no need to wait for summer to enjoy a nice margarita! This seasonal, jewel-toned beauty is just the right balance of tart and sweet thanks to ingredients like honey simple syrup, lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail —and can be made in a big batch ahead of any parties.
Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I recommend using a brand that is 100% juice)
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
ice cubes

Directions

Stir all ingredients together until blended. Serve over ice in sugar- or salt-rimmed glasses, garnished with fresh cranberries and lime wedges if desired.

Caramel Apple Martini

Apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps come together to make this tantalizing drink that everyone will want a taste of. Switch the vodka for bourbon to get an even warmer flavor. And don't forget to add an apple slice!

Ingredients

Caramel sauce, for the rim
Ice, for shaking
4 oz. apple cider
3 oz. vodka
2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
Sliced apple, for garnish
Directions
- Place two martini glasses in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes before serving.
- Dip the rims of the martini glasses in caramel sauce.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice. Add the apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps. Seal and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared martini glasses; garnish with apple, if you like.

Bees Knees

This beautiful cocktail is the perfect balance of tart and sweet thanks to lemon juice and a homemade honey syrup. You can serve it up with a lemon twist or make the drink even prettier by using a colorful edible flower.

For the Honey Syrup

1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. hot water

2 oz. gin
1 oz. honey syrup
1 oz. lemon juice
Edible flowers or a lemon twist

Directions

For the honey syrup: In a liquid measuring cup, combine the honey and hot water. Whisk to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to use. For the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe class and serve with a lemon twist or edible flower.

Cranberry Martini

This time of year is perfect for anything made with ginger and cranberries. The seasonal flavors will add a punch to these festive vodka-based martinis.

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Paloma

This cocktail is a refreshing change of pace from your typical margarita. It's still made with tequila, but focuses on wintry citrus, like grapefruit juice, instead.

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Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate

The best part about this easy hot chocolate recipe is that it can be served with Irish cream liqueur for a boozy punch or without for a family-friendly drink.

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Cadillac Margarita

New Year's Eve is a time to break out the good stuff—and by that we mean the top-shelf ingredients, like reposado tequila and Grand Marnier. It's what makes this margarita so special.

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Hot Buttered Rum

Warm up from the chilly winter weather with this hot cocktail made with spiced dark rum. It starts with a spiced butter mixture that you can make ahead. Then, all you need to do is top it with hot water and rum when it's time to party.

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Chocolate Martini

Here's a sweet way to ring in the New Year: chocolate martinis! The dessert-like drink is ultra decadent.

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Sparkling Margarita

The only thing more festive than a margarita is one topped with champagne! It's a fun and bubbly twist on the classic tequila-based drink.

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Espresso Martini

You don't have to worry about falling asleep before the clock strikes midnight with this New Year's Eve drink. It's made with a jolt of caffeine that any coffee lover will appreciate.

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Sidecar Cocktail

A bright and shiny drink is just what you need for a bright and shiny new year! This one is made with orange liqueur and lemon juice so it's sweet and citrusy, too.

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Elderflower and Orange Cocktail

To give this citrusy cocktail a bit of extra sparkle, try dipping the rim of each martini glass in fresh squeezed orange juice, then in sanding sugar for that shimmer and shine.

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