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16 Swanky Cocktails for New Year’s Eve

by KELLI FOSTER

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This year, move beyond your standard mixed drinks and go-to bottles of wine and champagne. Here are 15 swanky cocktails to mix up for your New Year’s Eve celebration.

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Sparkling Midnight Thyme Rosé

The herbaceous notes coming from the thyme help balance out any worry that this cocktail tastes too floral.

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Poinsettia Fizz

The rich red poinsettia-colored cocktail is a simple mix of tart cranberry juice, Grand Marnier and your favorite Champagne or prosecco.

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The Ultimate Classic Martini

A Martini is one of the most iconic and classic cocktails around. Here's how to make the very best one.

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White Wine, Rum & Apple Cider Pitcher Cocktail

This drink gives a toasty, wintry feel and complement the fresh apple flavor here.

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Festive Cranberry Fizz

The best part about this recipe is it can easily transition from cocktail to mocktail, if you so choose.

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Sparkling Pear Sangria

This festive sangria recipe is oh-so seasonal thanks to the addition of ripe, juicy pears.

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Champagne Cocktail

This classic cocktail is a wonderful (and super simple) way to dress up a glass of bubbly.

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White Cranberry Margarita

This refreshing margarita is the perfect winter cocktail, plus a garnish of glittered cranberries adds festive sparkle.

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Sorghum Old-Fashioned

This twist on a classic Old-Fashioned swaps the simple syrup out for sorghum syrup, which lends depth and richness.

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Elderflower & Lemon Sparkling Sipper

Elderflower syrup lends complexity to this simple 3-ingredient sparkler.

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The Manhattan

As cocktails come, the Manhattan is pretty straightforward. But its simplicity is deceptive. Magic happens when this trio plays together.

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Rosé, Gin & Pink Peppercorn Pitcher Cocktail

This pretty pink cocktail is a crisp, tart, and herbaceous twist on a gin and tonic.

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The Boulevardier

This rich, warming cocktail follows the same build of a Negroni but swaps rye whiskey in place of the gin.

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Pomegranate Orange Mulled Wine

This mulled wine is a sweet-tart combination of red wine, bourbon, pomegranate juice, and brown sugar.

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Sparkling Cranberry & St. Germain Pitcher Cocktail

Serve this easy 4-ingredient cocktail in champagne flutes for the swankiest effect.

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White Wine, Clementine & Vanilla Pitcher Cocktail

This is a bright and cozy mashup of freshly juiced clementines, subtle vanilla, and a hint of fresh thyme.

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For more cocktail ideas, visit thekitchn.com