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New Year’s Eve Cocktails

Straight champagne is sooo last year. Add a little spice to your New Year’s Eve festivities by trying one of these fun and festive holiday cocktails.

The Resolution Martini

For one last indulgence before you take on your New Years resolutions, this simple, yet elegant martini blends gin, apricot brandy, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, creating the perfect balance of dry, sweet, and sour.

Find the full recipe here.

Melon Ball Drop

Another aptly named cocktail, the Melon Ball Drop is a citrusy drink made by mixing Midori, citrus vodka, lemon juice, an elderflower liqueur (typically St. Germaine), and, if you’re feeling especially festive, honeydew or cantaloupe melon balls as a garnish.

Find the full recipe here.

Aude Lang Syne

Named after the traditional NYE tune, the Aude Lang Syne is a fizzy, festive cocktail that combines apple juice, Drambule, and champagne and garnished with an apple slice and cranberry.

Find the full recipe here.

Champagne Punch

If you’re hosting this year’s New Year’s Eve festivities, a champagne punch is the perfect party cocktail for serving a large crowd. While there are many different recipes for this tasty concoction, one of the easiest options is to start with a base mix of orange and lemon juices, frozen fruit punch, champagne, ginger ale, and floating strawberries. For an extra kick, add a splash of your favorite liquor or liqueur.

Find the full recipe here.

Happy New Year

We couldn’t create a list of the best New Year’s Eve cocktails without including the most festive of them all. Happy New Year combines brandy, port wine, and orange juice, topped off with the New Year’s staple: champagne.

Find the recipe here.