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November 30, 2025 Appetizers

50 New Year’s Eve Party Recipes for Ringing in 2026

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!

Blackberry bourbon sour in a glass with rosemary and blackberry garnish
Bourbon Cranberry Sour Game Day Sips

Bourbon Cocktails

Old Fashioned – Homemade Hooplah

Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail – The Healthful Ideas

Old fashioned cocktail with cherries and an orange peel with a spoon and orange half next to it on a tray
Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

Apple Cinnamon Bourbon Sour Cocktail

Gingerbread Bourbon Eggnog

apple cinnamon bourbon sour in a book
Bourbon Gingerbread Eggnog with whipped cream and eggnog and ornament

 

Vodka Cocktails

Lychee Martini

Blackberry Martini

lychee martini with grey fabric
blackberry martini with a half of lemon, and a jigger of blackberry simple syrup

Tequila Recipes

Mango Margarita on the Rocks

Smoked Pineapple Margarita

2 mango margaritas on the rocks with a slice of mango and fresh mint leaves
smoked pineapple margarita

Gin Recipes

Gin Rickey with Strawberries & Grapefruit Juice

Cherry Sea Breeze 

grapefruit gin rickey
cherry seabreeze with cherries and grapefruits

 

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

Negroni punch in a bowl and two glasses with orange garnish and a cork

 

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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Gastronom Blog
Pineapple Wine Punch
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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen
Cosmopolitan Party Punch
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry
Refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer Cocktail With Lime

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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Raepublic
Best Cranberry Lemonade Recipe (Made With Juice)
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: The Fresh Cookie
Texas Tea Punch Recipe (Southern Sweet Tea)

 

Hot Dips

Corn Dip With Cream Cheese & Smoked Poblano Pepper

Smoked poblano and corn cream cheese dip in a cast iron pan with chips and peppers and a blue napkin

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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Pepperoni Pizza Dip

 

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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: 100 Days of Real Food
Swiss Cheese Dip

 

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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: The Forked Spoon
Crab Rangoon Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

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
Easy Vegan Lemon-Pistachio White Bean Dip Recipe - Healthy Appetizer! | Chenée Today

Finger Food Appetizers

Sweet & Savory Baked Brie Bites 

Pecan & Boursin Savory Tarts with Puff Pastry

Baked brie with prosciutto and pepper jelly in puff pastry.
Sweet and Savory Boursin Mini pecan tarts with pepper peach jelly
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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: 365 Days of Baking
Cranberry Brie Bites - Perfect Party Appetizer!
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
BLT Bites
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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Photo credit: Dinner-Mom
Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites
Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites are an easy, low-carb appetizer perfect for pizza lovers that you can easily customize.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Dinner Mom
Mushroom Cap Pizza Bites

Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts with Puff Pastry – 

Pinwheel Sandwiches – Confetti & Bliss

Mini Pear and Goat Cheese Tarts
Pinwheels on a plate
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: What a Girl Eats
Herbed Zucchini and Potato Pancakes with Lemon Chive Sauce
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: 365 Days of Baking and More
Jalapeno Poppers
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Confetti and Bliss
Buffalo Chicken Wontons | Easy Air Fryer Recipe | Confetti & Bliss
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.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Alternative Dish
Strawberry Balsamic Crostini with Whipped Ricotta
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
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Air Fryer Yum
Bacon Ritz Crackers Appetizer in the Air fryer.

Cheese Appetizers

Spicy Pimento Cheese

Easy Potato Skins with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese

spicy pimento cheese in a bowl with crackers and a napkin
potato skins on a sheet pan

Goat Cheese and Green Olives – Millennial Kitchen

Leftover Cheese Cheese Balls – White Kitchen Red Wine

Goat Cheese with Green Olive Gemolata
Leftover Grazing Board Cheese Balls

Baked Cream Cheese Wontons – Thai Caliente

Fried Mac and Cheese Bites – Hapa Homecooking

Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
Fried Mac N Cheese Bites

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball – Delicous Meets Healthy

Marinated Olives with Feta – XOXO Bella

bacon ranch cheese ball on a plate with crackers
a white Staub pan with marinated olives and feta

Seafood Appetizers

The Best Smoked Salmon Spread

Smoked salmon spread with pink lemons and capers and bread

Hot Shrimp Cocktail-Desociointhekitchen

Spicy Tuna Tartare – Straight To the Hips Baby

Hot Shrimp Cocktail
Simple Spicy Tuna Tartare
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
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Easy Baked Calamari Recipe (oven or air fryer)
Buffalo Shrimp
This spicy buffalo shrimp is the perfect appetizer or side dish! The shrimp is tender and the sauce is tangy and spicy.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Organically Addison
Buffalo Shrimp

Stuffed Bread Appetizers

Tomato, Feta, Spinach Stuffed Bread – Champagne and a Sippy Cup

Muhammara pinwheels – Hungrily Homeade

Spinach, Tomato, & Feta Stuffed Bread
Muhammara pinwheels
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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: A Latin Flair
Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

Sweet Treats

Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)

Christmas M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

snowball cookies in a Christmas tree shaped platter with an ornament
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!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Chenée Today
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies with Cranberries | Chenée Today

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