45 Festive Champagne Cocktails to Sip on New Year’s Eve
Here at PureWow, we like to think of ourselves as your biggest fan. As such, the last thing we’d want is for you to start 2022 on the wrong foot (read: with a bad drink). To kick the New Year’s Eve celebration off right, shake up one (or a bunch) of these tremendously delicious Champagne cocktails. You really can’t go wrong with any of them.
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1. Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktails
For what it’s worth, peak grapefruit season starts around Christmas.
3. Blood Orange Champagne Mule
OK fine, maybe this one, too. (We'd spring for sparklers if we were you.)
4. Healthy Champagne Cocktails, Two Ways
Sparkling blackberry-raspberry and tropical mango-coconut? We'll take both, please.
5. Raspberry-Lime Champagne Punch
An easy way to serve drinks to your whole crew, all at once (because nothing is worse than being stuck behind the bar at your own party).
6. Poinsettia Spritz
With a hint of gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur, this seasonal beauty packs a punch.
7. Pear and Cranberry Champagne Cocktails
The best part is munching on the soaked fruit once you’re done sipping.
8. Sparkling Margaritas
Don’t wait for Cinco de Mayo to indulge in your favorite summer sipper.
9. Raspberry Mimosa
Sweet, bubbly deliciousness, bursting with fresh raspberries and pomegranate arils.
10. Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz
Maple syrup infused with cinnamon, cardamom and fresh ginger meets fresh citrus and oaky bourbon. (We're betting a vanilla-flavored whiskey or spiced rum would taste divine.
11. Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail
Sure, you could use store-bought cider. Or you could make your own from scratch on the stove, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.
12. French 75
Who cares if it’s snowing? This classic is still undeniably refreshing.
14. Apple, Pear and Pomegranate Sangria
A delicious seasonal twist on one of our favorites. Make a big batch in a pitcher to serve a crowd with ease.
15. Blackberry Champagne Mule
Bust out your muddler: Breaking the berries down releases every drop of their sweet-tart juice.
16. Kir Royale
This French staple couldn't be easier to pull off. You only need two ingredients to whip one up.
17. Christmas Champagne Cocktail
Sure, Christmas is over come NYE. But no one can complain about a pretty sugared rim.
18. Lavender Bellini Cocktail
Spruce up the peach juice or purée in this brunch essential with dried lavender buds.
20. St. Germain Pomegranate Spritzers
No garnish is as naturally elegant as pomegranate arils.
21. Bitter Sweet Sparkler Cocktail
Starring Suze, a 19th-century French aperitif made from a bitter root.
22. Sparkling Mint Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Don't want to splurge on Champagne? Prosecco works just fine.
23. Strawberry Satsuma Champagne Sangria
Satsumas are a type of mandarin orange from Japan that's sweeter and juicier than other common types.
24. Sparkling Pear and Tamarind Cocktail
Clink your glasses at midnight with these babies and boom—it's a regular Gatsby party.
25. Sparkling Pomegranate Punch
Candied rosemary is super simple to make (and looks really chic in a Champagne flute).
26. Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail
In case you're still not over fall come January 1, this cinnamon-sugar gem has your back.
28. Strawberry Basil Champagne Sparklers
Homemade simple syrup is the key to wowing each and every one of your guests.
30. Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler Cocktail
Have you ever tried Domaine de Canton? It's a silky ginger liqueur with notes of honey and vanilla.
31. Sparkling Pomegranate Margaritas
Shake up a batch now to watch the ball drop, then bookmark the recipe for your next Taco Tuesday.
32. Christmas Punch
Trust us: It'll taste just as refreshing and delicious on the 31st. Just call it something else, like Meet Me at Midnight Punch, perhaps?
33. Blackberry Champagne Punch
This boozy beauty also boasts brandy and Grand Marnier.
34. Sparkling Holiday Champagne Sangria
Moscato and bubbly are a match made in hostess heaven.
35. Champagne-Elderflower Cocktail with Pear and Thyme
Face it: Fresh herbs in a cocktail impress even the pickiest of critics.
36. Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch
You really don't want to skip the festive ice cubes stuffed with mint leaves and pomegranate arils.
37. Champagne Punch
Make a virgin batch without the bubbly for the little ones struggling to stay up for the countdown (it's just a mix of pineapple and orange juices).
38. Strawberry-Champagne Tequila Fizz
Thin-sliced jalapeños and earthy tequila give juicy berries a serious edge.
39. Hibiscus and Ginger Champagne Cocktail
It truly doesn't get fancier than whole hibiscus flowers in rose water syrup at the bottom of each glass.
40. Pink Grapefruit-Champagne Sorbet Floats
Our favorite cocktails are those that double as dessert.
42. Strawberry Champagne Mojito
Traditional rum, mint and lime juice meet homemade strawberry syrup and a few glugs of bubbly for a summery cocktail that tastes just as refreshing in the dead of winter.
43. Pomegranate Orange Champagne Cocktail
Feel free to use store-bought pomegranate juice, but we definitely recommend squeezing your own OJ—it'll go a long way in the flavor department. Try finding cara cara oranges, since they're super sweet.
44. Fig Prosecco Cocktail
The recipe calls for affordable prosecco, but real Champagne is a stellar substitute. Brownie points for finishing each glass with a gold sugar rim and fresh mint.
45. Spiced Blood Orange Champagne Punch
The blood orange base is infused with warm spices and reduced into a sweet-tart syrup on the stovetop. Grab a glass and let's start the countdown, shall we?
Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough
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