As the clock ticks down to midnight, there’s no better way to welcome the New Year than with a dazzling spread of flavors to toast the night. This roundup gathers standout recipes from many talented bloggers, featuring festive cocktails and mocktails, savory dips and snacks, and irresistible desserts. You’ll find favorites like our Pomegranate Lemon Drop Vodka Martini, savory Baked Brie Bites, and buttery Pecan Shortbread Bars—alongside plenty of creative bites and sips to keep the celebration going. Get ready to wow your guests and ring in the New Year with style, sparkle, and unforgettable flavor!
New Year’s Eve Cocktails!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with cocktails that are bold, festive, and full of flavor. Sip our rich Blackberry Bourbon Sour or brighten the night with our tangy Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour—perfect pours for toasting the year ahead. Cheers!
Bourbon Cocktails
Old Fashioned – Homemade Hooplah
Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail – The Healthful Ideas
Apple Cinnamon Bourbon Sour Cocktail
Gingerbread Bourbon Eggnog
Vodka Cocktails
Lychee Martini
Blackberry Martini
Tequila Recipes
Mango Margarita on the Rocks
Smoked Pineapple Margarita
Gin Recipes
Gin Rickey with Strawberries & Grapefruit Juice
Cherry Sea Breeze
Spritzers & Punch Recipes
Looking for the perfect festive sips to serve a crowd? This punch recipe round-up brings together bright, bold, and brilliantly easy drinks that guarantee your next gathering starts with a splash.
5 Ingredient Sparkling Negroni Punch – Cup of Zest
Pineapple Wine Punch
Indulge in the effortless art of mixology with our Pineapple Wine Punch. Effortlessly easy, this blend of white wine, zingy ginger ale, and sparkling perfection is your next go-to drink.
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Cosmopolitan Party Punch
Cosmopolitan Party Punch is an easy large batch cocktail for holiday entertaining or get togethers with friends made with moscato wine, vodka & cranberry!
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Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen
Refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer Cocktail With Lime
This festive and refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer is the perfect bubbly lift for the winter season! Combine white wine with pomegranate juice and lime for a tangy and sweet cocktail you’ll adore.
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Photo credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry
Mocktail Recipes
Best Cranberry Lemonade Recipe (Made With Juice)
Fresh cranberry lemonade recipe that’s ready in minutes. If you love Ocean Spray Cranberry Lemonade, you’ll love this drink!
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Texas Tea Punch Recipe (Southern Sweet Tea)
This recipe for Iced Tea Punch or what we call Texas Tea punch is a wonderful, fresh recipe to have in your collection for a luncheon or party. I love its bright red color, hint of mint, and the sweet and sour combo of lemonade and pineapple.
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Photo credit: The Fresh Cookie
Hot Dips
Corn Dip With Cream Cheese & Smoked Poblano Pepper
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Pepperoni Pizza Dip: Creamy cheeses and spicy pepperoni make this ooey gooey dip irresistible. Pizza in dip form, you’ve got to try it!
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Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Swiss Cheese Dip
This Swiss cheese dip is savory, creamy, and cheesy! It has a delicious rich flavor. Great for game days, appetizers, and holidays.
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Photo credit: 100 Days of Real Food
Crab Rangoon Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips
This Crab Rangoon Dip is made with cream cheese, crab, and green onions, baked until golden and bubbly. Serve with crispy wonton chips for the ultimate party or game day appetizer!
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Photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Cold Dips
Easy Vegan Lemon-Pistachio White Bean Dip Recipe - Healthy Appetizer! | Chenée Today
This white bean dip recipe is vegan, gluten free, and healthy! An easy spicy garlicky appetizer with lemon, Italian parsley, garlic spicy chili flakes, and extra virgin olive oil! #whitebeandip #vegansnack #vegandip #beandiprecipe #beandip
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Photo credit: Chenee Today
Finger Food Appetizers
Sweet & Savory Baked Brie Bites
Pecan & Boursin Savory Tarts with Puff Pastry
Cranberry Brie Bites - Perfect Party Appetizer!
Cranberry Brie Bites are THE perfect appetizer for your holiday parties! Creamy and salty with a burst of tart cranberry sauce over rich brie cheese, these bite size puff pastries are a showstopper!
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Photo credit: 365 Days of Baking
BLT Bites
BLT Bites are mini bacon, lettuce and tomato nibbles with an herby dill mayonnaise. Using the oven to fry the bacon is an easy hands off cooking method without the greasy mess.
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Photo credit: Amy Casey Cooks
Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with cream cheese and jalapeños is an easy and impressive appetizer. This recipe has only 5 ingredients, making it a quick and delicious addition to any party menu. It’s also low-carb and keto-friendly, so you can indulge without feeling guilty afterward!
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Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites
Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites are an easy, low-carb appetizer perfect for pizza lovers that you can easily customize.
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Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts with Puff Pastry –
Pinwheel Sandwiches – Confetti & Bliss
Herbed Zucchini and Potato Pancakes with Lemon Chive Sauce
Herbed Zucchini and Potato Pancakes with Lemon Chive Sauce are a delicious appetizer or side dish. Gluten free.
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Photo credit: What a Girl Eats
Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect spicy, cheesy appetizer with cream and cheddar cheeses, crispy bacon, and savory spices. These stuffed peppers are the perfect appetizer for game day or any occasion.
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Photo credit: 365 Days of Baking and More
Buffalo Chicken Wontons | Easy Air Fryer Recipe | Confetti & Bliss
Make buffalo chicken wontons in the air fryer! These savory appetizers are delicious Game Day eats. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta
Strawberry Balsamic Crostini features vegan whipped ricotta and fresh basil. Embrace the freshness of the season with this appetizer.
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Bacon Ritz Crackers Appetizer in the Air fryer.
I love Bacon appetizers! This Bacon Ritz Crackers appetizer recipe is for the win. It’s a mix of sweet and salty deliciousness. Like million
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Cheese Appetizers
Spicy Pimento Cheese
Easy Potato Skins with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
Goat Cheese and Green Olives – Millennial Kitchen
Leftover Cheese Cheese Balls – White Kitchen Red Wine
Baked Cream Cheese Wontons – Thai Caliente
Fried Mac and Cheese Bites – Hapa Homecooking
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball – Delicous Meets Healthy
Marinated Olives with Feta – XOXO Bella
Seafood Appetizers
The Best Smoked Salmon Spread
Hot Shrimp Cocktail-Desociointhekitchen
Easy Baked Calamari Recipe (oven or air fryer)
This baked calamari recipe is a lightened up version of the ever-popular fried calamari, but it’s just as delicious! Directions for using your oven or air fryer. #calamarirecipes #squidrecipes
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Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Buffalo Shrimp
This spicy buffalo shrimp is the perfect appetizer or side dish! The shrimp is tender and the sauce is tangy and spicy.
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Photo credit: Organically Addison
Stuffed Bread Appetizers
Tomato, Feta, Spinach Stuffed Bread – Champagne and a Sippy Cup
Muhammara pinwheels – Hungrily Homeade
Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)
This delicious Pan de Jamon is a must-have in Venezuela during the Christmas holiday and will be a star on your holiday table!
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Photo credit: A Latin Flair
Sweet Treats
Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)
Christmas M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies with Cranberries | Chenée Today
Simple and easy slice and bake Christmas cookies! Buttery shortbread cookies filled with dried cranberries and coated in white chocolate!
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Photo credit: Chenée Today
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