Top 10 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Ring in 2025 with Style

New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating with friends and family, and what better way to do it than with a delicious cocktail in hand? Get ready to raise a glass to good times with these 10 festive recipes that will make your celebration sparkle.

Here’s 10 Cocktail Creations for a Memorable New Year’s Eve

Singapore Sling

Add a splash of the tropics to your New Year’s Eve celebrations with the vibrant and refreshing Singapore Sling. This classic cocktail combines cherry brandy, bitters, herbal liqueur, and fruit juices for a striking gin-based drink perfect for the occasion. Use up your spare bottles and explore more ideas with our best-ever gin cocktail recipes.

Recipe:

• 30ml (1 oz) gin
• 15ml (1/2 oz) cherry brandy
• 7.5ml (1/4 oz) Cointreau
• 7.5ml (1/4 oz) Bénédictine herbal liqueur
• 120ml (4 oz) pineapple juice
• 15ml (1/2 oz) lime juice
• Dash of grenadine
• Dash of Angostura bitters

Instructions:

1. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.
2. Fill a shaker with ice.
3. Add gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, Bénédictine, pineapple, lime, grenadine, and bitters.
4. Shake well until chilled.

Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.

2. Winter whiskey sour

Transform the classic whiskey sour into a festive delight with our Winter Whiskey Sour recipe. This seasonal twist perfectly balances sweet and sour flavours with fresh citrus and sugar syrup, making it a must-try for bourbon enthusiasts. Add a sprinkle of edible gold glitter for an extra touch of holiday magic.

Recipe:

• 60ml (2 oz) bourbon
• 30ml (1 oz) fresh lemon juice
• 15ml (1/2 oz) sugar syrup
• Optional: a dash of orange bitters
• Ice cubes
• Edible gold glitter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and sprinkle with edible gold glitter for a festive sparkle.
2. Fill a shaker with ice.
3. Add bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and bitters (if using).
4. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
5. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

3. Festive Negroni

Take your favourite Negroni to the next level with a festive twist. This spice-infused version brings warm, aromatic flavours to the Italian classic by incorporating cinnamon, star anise, and bay leaves. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this delightful cocktail will make it hard to return to the original.

Recipe:

• 25ml (1 oz) gin
• 25ml (1 oz) sweet vermouth
• 25ml (1 oz) Campari
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 Star Anise
• 1 small bay leaf
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Garnish with a twist of orange peel, expressing its oils over the glass before adding it.
2. Combine the gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari in a mixing glass filled with ice.
3. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, and bay leaf to infuse warm, spicy flavors.
4. Stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and combine.
5. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

4. Peppermint mojito

This refreshing Peppermint Mojito keeps the festive spirit alive into the new year. This holiday twist on the classic mojito combines Christmassy peppermint flavours with fresh lime and mint for a candy-cane-inspired delight. Perfect for parties, you can even prep a batch of mint syrup beforehand. Don’t forget the colourful candy canes for a fun and festive garnish!

Recipe:

• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) white rum
• 30ml (1 oz) fresh lime juice
• 15ml (1/2 oz) peppermint or mint syrup (see below for recipe)
• Soda water
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Mini candy canes (for garnish)

Mint Syrup Recipe:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions for Mint Syrup:

1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add the mint leaves.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
4. Strain out the mint leaves and store the syrup in a jar in the fridge.

Instructions for the Mojito:

1. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a mini candy cane for a festive touch.
2. In a glass, gently muddle a few mint leaves with the lime juice and peppermint syrup.
3. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the rum.
4. Top with soda water and stir gently.

5. Pomegranate martini mocktail

Celebrate the season with a vibrant Pomegranate Martini Mocktail. This alcohol-free drink combines the tangy sweetness of pomegranate juice with non-alcoholic gin and a splash of orange juice, making it a perfect option for guests skipping the booze this New Year’s Eve. Explore more of our mocktail recipes to keep everyone in the festive spirit!

Recipe:

• 100ml (3 1/2 oz) pomegranate juice
• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) non-alcoholic gin
• 25ml (1 oz) fresh orange juice
• Ice cubes
• Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
• Orange twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and an orange twist for an elegant touch.
2. Fill a shaker with ice.
3. Add the pomegranate juice, non-alcoholic gin, and orange juice.
4. Shake well until chilled.
5. Strain into a martini glass.

6. Passion Fruit Martini

No celebration is complete without a Passion Fruit Martini. This easy-to-make cocktail combines vanilla vodka for a subtle sweetness and passion fruit liqueur for a vibrant, zingy flavour. Prep some simple sugar syrup and store it in the fridge for convenience. Explore more elegant martini recipes in our best-ever collection.

Recipe:

• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) vanilla vodka
• 25ml (1 oz) passion fruit liqueur
• 25ml (1 oz) passion fruit puree
• 15ml (1/2 oz) sugar syrup
• 25ml (1 oz) prosecco (optional, to serve on the side)
• Ice cubes
• Half a passion fruit (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, and sugar syrup.
3. Shake well until chilled.
4. Strain into a martini glass.
5. Garnish with half a passion fruit and serve with a shot of prosecco on the side.

7. Black Russian

The Black Russian is the perfect after-dinner pick-me-up. This coffee-laced cocktail can be served short or extended as a long drink topped with cola. With no syrups required, it’s quick and easy to prepare. Try our upcycled White Russian with vanilla, rum, and coffee grounds for a creamy twist.

Recipe:

• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) vodka
• 25ml (1 oz) coffee liqueur
• Ice cubes
• Optional: cola (to serve as a long drink)

Instructions:

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Add the vodka and coffee liqueur.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. For a long drink, top with cola.

8. Grapefruit Spritz

Brighten up your celebrations with a sharp and refreshing Grapefruit Spritz. This citrusy drink is perfect for cutting through holiday indulgences. Garnish with a grapefruit zest twist to bring a summery touch to your festivities.

Recipe:

• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) grapefruit juice
• 25ml (1 oz) Aperol
• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) prosecco
• Soda water
• Ice cubes
• Grapefruit zest (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add the grapefruit juice and Aperol.
3. Top with prosecco and a splash of soda water.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a twist of grapefruit zest.

9. Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini is a classic crowd-pleaser, perfect for energising you until midnight. With freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup, this cocktail is as simple as it is delicious. Shake vigorously for a beautifully foamy top.

Recipe:

• 50ml (1 3/4 oz) vodka
• 25ml (1 oz) coffee liqueur
• 25ml (1 oz) freshly brewed espresso
• 15ml (1/2 oz) sugar syrup
• Ice cubes
• Coffee beans (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and sugar syrup.
3. Shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.
4. Strain into a martini glass.
5. Garnish with a few coffee beans.

10. Spice 75

Elevate your holiday celebrations with the Spice 75, a festive twist on the classic French 75. This sophisticated cocktail combines bubbly with the warmth of rum and seasonal spices, delivering sweetness and spice in an elegant glass.

Recipe:

• 25ml (1 oz) spiced rum
• 15ml (1/2 oz) lemon juice
• 15ml (1/2 oz) sugar syrup
• 75ml (2 1/2 oz) sparkling wine or champagne
• Ice cubes
• Lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add the spiced rum, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a champagne flute.
4. Top with sparkling wine or champagne.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Cheers to a festive and flavorful celebration!

For those interested in expanding their cocktail repertoire, consider exploring two-ingredient cocktails, fruit-based drinks, or quick champagne cocktails. Experimenting with different flavour combinations can lead to exciting new favourites.