New Year's Eve cocktails for a lively night

Welcome to the most exciting night of the year

the moment when we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with anticipation! New Year's Eve is a time for joy, getting together, and, of course, the perfect drinks. After all, what would a successful start to the new year be without a few special cocktails to spark the celebration?

Our five creative New Year's Eve cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to make the turn of the year unforgettable – whether sparkling and light, fruity and refreshing, or spicy and warm. Be inspired, toast with your loved ones, and experience the magic of this night with a cocktail glass in your hand that is made for the occasion. Here's to a new year full of wonderful moments and surprises!

1. Recipe: Sparkling champagne cocktail

Ingredients

• 200 ml champagne
• 50 ml elderflower syrup
• 100 ml mineral water
• Fresh mint

Preparation

1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes for extra freshness.
2. Pour the elderflower syrup over the ice, followed by mineral water for a sparkling touch.
3. Add the champagne and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a straw.
4. This cocktail brings a festive touch to your celebration with sparkling champagne.

2. Recipe: Bright Berry Basil Smash

Ingredients:

• 150 g mixed berries
• Fresh basil
• 30 ml lime juice
• 40 ml vodka
• 100 ml Sprite

Preparation

1. Mash the berries and basil in a shaker, add the lime juice and vodka, and shake vigorously.
2. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass with ice cubes, top up with Sprite and garnish with berries and basil.
3. A colorful drink that looks great and will sweeten your guests' evening.

3. Recipe: Fruity and fresh New Year's punch

Ingredients

• 500 ml pineapple juice
• 250 ml orange juice
• 250 ml cranberry juice
• 200 ml vodka
• Fruit

Preparation

1. Mix the juices and vodka in a large bowl and add fresh fruit pieces.
2. Fill with ice and serve in cocktail glasses.
3. Ideal for toasting together and refreshingly fruity!

4. Recipe: Spicy winter mojito

Ingredients

• 50 ml rum
• 30 ml lime juice
• 20 ml sugar syrup
• Fresh mint
• A pinch of cinnamon
• Sparkling water

Preparation

1. Muddle the mint with lime juice and sugar syrup, add cinnamon and rum.
2. Fill the cocktail glass with ice, pour sparkling water over it and garnish with mint and cinnamon.
3. A mojito with a touch of winter magic, perfect for New Year's Eve!

5. Recipe: Tropical New Year's Eve Sunrise

Ingredients:

• 50 ml vodka
• 100 ml orange juice
• 50 ml grenadine syrup
• Orange slice
• Maraschino cherry

Preparation

1. Pour the vodka and orange juice over ice, slowly add the grenadine for the sunrise effect.
2. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
3. This tropical drink brings Caribbean flair to New Year's Eve!

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about New Year's Eve cocktails

1. Which cocktails are particularly festive for New Year's Eve? Champagne cocktails and fruity punches are popular options as they perfectly complement the festive mood. Cocktails with champagne or sparkling wine are ideal for welcoming in the new year with a sparkle.
2. What non-alcoholic alternatives can I offer? - Many cocktails can be made alcohol-free by replacing the alcohol with fruit juices or non-alcoholic sparkling wine. A non-alcoholic berry basil smash or a tropical sunrise without vodka are great options for guests who don't want to drink alcohol.
3. How can I serve cocktails in style? - Cocktail cups made of materials such as copper or high-quality glassware create a special look. Choosing the right garnishes, such as fresh herbs or colorful fruit pieces, adds the finishing touch to the drink.
4. What cocktails go well with New Year's Eve food? Fresh, light cocktails such as a champagne cocktail or a mojito are ideal accompaniments to a New Year's Eve buffet, as they are not too heavy and do not overwhelm the taste of the food.
5. What drink ideas are there for midnight? Champagne and sparkling wine are the classic drinks for the midnight countdown, but fruity cocktails with a little kick, such as the Berry Basil Smash, are an interesting alternative.

Here's to the new year

As the last glass empties and the final minutes of the old year tick away, we feel the anticipation of what lies ahead. Let's raise a glass together to a new year full of exciting adventures and to all the little and big moments in life that are yet to come.

With each of these cocktails, you have the best ingredients to start the year off sparkling, fruity, and colorful—in the company of good friends and family, because that's what makes this night so special. So raise your glass and toast to a new chapter. Cheers to an unforgettable year!