New Year’s Eve calls for glitz, glam, and a glass filled with a ritzy (and strong) concoction. When it’s time to decide what’s flowing in and out of our cup, there are a few key boxes to check: it’s got to be fun, fast, easy to make, and loaded with festive flavor. Bonus points if you can slip something bubbly or caffeinated into the mix—we’ve got to make it to midnight, after all.
Here are 10 elegant single-serving and crowd-pleasing batch cocktails ready to become your ball-drop beverage.
nitro brew martini cocktail
We’re starting off with a speedy spin on a New Year’s classic. A can of nitro cold brew is the secret to this shake-and-you’re-done espresso martini. It’s practical yet sophisticated, but by all means, crank up the espresso machine if you’re feeling fancy.
kahlua horchata cocktail
Cinnamon, spice, and everything nice (ahem, Kahlua and tequila) come together beautifully in this cocktail inspired by the warm flavors of Mexican horchata.
sparkling pomegranate wine punch (batch cocktail)
Pomegranate stars as the it-girl of the hour in this tart-and-sweet batch cocktail. A berry-tinted punch bowl loaded with sparkling wine and hard cider might even be the liquid motivation you need to get on the dance floor.
the big apple (batch cocktail)
We’ll leave the hours of shivering in Times Square to the East Coasters, but we can still raise a toast to the Big Apple with a pitcher of Manhattans.
lemon tuxedo cocktail
This citrus-and-herb stunner is the dose of sunshine-bright optimism we want going into the new year. Gin and sherry certainly don’t hurt either.
empress 75 cocktail
Are we back in science lab? Because you’re about to be wowed by some seriously colorful chemistry. When blue-hued Empress Gin mingles with acidic lemon juice, it transforms into a gorgeous shade of party pink that’s bound to impress at any celebration.
pear spritz cocktail
Pear and prosecco play perfectly together in this spritzy, sparkly sipper, while cardamom bitters and maple syrup add delicious depth.
winter margarita cocktail
The summer staple just got a winter-wonder makeover. This orange-cranberry margarita sports a skewer of sugared cranberries and a cinnamon stick garnish for extra festive flair.
rum fizzy (batch cocktail)
A batch cocktail brimming with seasonal flavors means the party’s about to get popping. Orange, ginger, and cranberries swirl through a sparkling wine and rum river—rapid-fire refills are practically a given.
whiskey sour (batch cocktail)
End the year on a sour note—purposefully. This shindig-sized whiskey sour comes together in a flash, and we can still carry sweet wishes into the new year.
cheers to the new year
Whether you’re celebrating soiree-style with friends or keeping it more low-key on the 31st, we hope you’re feeling inspired to sip on something special. Find all the ingredients you need for your New Year’s libations in-store or shop online.