Ring in the New Year with a selection of six delightful and effervescent drinks that are perfect for celebrating. From classic mimosas to elegant champagne cocktails, these beverages are sure to add a festive touch to your New Year’s Eve party. Whether you prefer sweet, fruity flavors or a more sophisticated taste, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Let’s raise a glass to a happy and prosperous new year!
Ingredients for Sparkling New Year’s Drinks
Classic Mimosa
- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange slices, for garnish
Champagne Cocktail
- 1 sugar cube
- Angostura bitters
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Kir Royale
- 1 part creme de cassis
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- Fresh blackberries, for garnish
Bellini
- 2 oz peach puree
- Champagne or sparkling wine
- Peach slice, for garnish
Prosecco Spritz
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz soda water
- Orange slice, for garnish
Sparkling Cranberry Punch
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 bottle champagne or sparkling wine
- Fresh cranberries, for garnish
How to Make Sparkling New Year’s Drinks
Classic Mimosa
- Fill a champagne flute halfway with orange juice.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Champagne Cocktail
- Place a sugar cube in a champagne flute.
- Add a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Kir Royale
- Pour creme de cassis into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries.
Bellini
- Pour peach puree into a champagne flute.
- Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with a peach slice.
Prosecco Spritz
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Sparkling Cranberry Punch
- In a punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Just before serving, add champagne or sparkling wine.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries.
About the Main Ingredients
Champagne or Sparkling Wine: The base for many of these cocktails, champagne and sparkling wine add bubbles and elegance to your New Year’s celebration.
Orange Juice: Adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the mimosa, balancing the champagne’s dryness.
Creme de Cassis: A sweet, dark liqueur made from blackcurrants, it gives the Kir Royale its distinct flavor and color.
Peach Puree: Provides a sweet and fruity base for the Bellini, complementing the champagne’s effervescence.
Aperol: A bright orange liqueur with a bittersweet flavor, it adds depth to the Prosecco Spritz.
Cranberry Juice: Adds a tart and festive flavor to the Sparkling Cranberry Punch, perfect for the holiday season.
Enjoy Your Sparkling New Year’s Drinks!
Whether you’re toasting with a classic mimosa or sipping on a sophisticated Kir Royale, these sparkling drinks are sure to make your New Year’s celebration a memorable one. Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!