Check out these delicious New Year's mixed drinks to keep you going until midnight. Plus, mocktail ideas for the non-drinkers!
Whether you're ringing in 2026 with a big bash or small get-together, you'll likely need some delicious drinks to get you through the night.
To make planning easier, we've rounded up some of the best, easy mixed drinks - many of which contain similar ingredients, so that you can serve up a variety of options. We've even included a few alcohol-free options for non-drinkers, to ensure there's something for everyone!
So, get your ingredients together, and get ready to raise a toast to the new year.
Mixed drinks to make for your New Years Eve party
1. Gin & Tonic
This may be the obvious choice, but sometimes things are popular for a reason. Simple to make and supremely satisfying. What more could you want?
2. Cape Cod Cocktail
Nothing beats a classic. This is your standard vodka cranberry - but with a fancy name. With just two ingredients, you can whip it up seconds before your guests arrive.
3. Kir
Because it's New Year's, you may be wanting to get a little bit fancier. Look no further than the Kir, an easy French cocktail combining crème de cassis and white wine for a delightful, lower-alcohol option.
4. Kir Royale
Take your Kir one step further with a Kir Royale. This drink is just as easy as a classic Kir but uses sparkling wine for a festive touch.
5. Japanese Highball
Sure, it may only be whisky and soda, but trust us when we say this simple mixed drink is about to become your new favourite. Truly more than the sum of its parts, soda water will give you a whole new way to enjoy Japanese whisky.
6. Paloma
Looking for something fresh and fruity, but not too sweet? The Paloma is a deliciously easy drink that combines grapefruit juice, tequila and touch a lime for a beverage that screams 'summer'.
7. Kalimoxto
This crowd-pleasing favourite sometimes surprises with its unusual combination of cola and red wine. But don't knock it 'till you try it - this drink is rich and refreshing in all the right ways.
8. Moscow Mule
Who doesn't love a Moscow mule? With just vodka, ginger beer and lime, you'll have a wonderful low-effort cocktail in no time.
9. Gin Rickey
Prefer your mixed drink no-frills? For a pared back, refreshing option try a gin rickey which combines gin, soda water and lime for easy sipping.
10. Ranch Water
Ranch water is the Gin Ricky's tequila-based cousin, which uses the same basic ingredients but swaps gin for - you guessed it - tequila. If you want to give your guests options, you can offer both gin and tequila versions for some variety.
11. Shandy
Not all mixed drinks require spirits! The classic shandy can't be beat when it comes to simple beer-based mixed beverages. Add a bit of lemonade, and call it a cocktail!
12. Rum and Coke
Of course, this list wouldn't be complete without rum and coke. Those who love it, love it. Need we say more?
13. Mimosa
Sure, you might associate this simple drink with brunch - but it's also a great option for your New Years parties. With just juice and sparkling wine, you've got everything you need for this easy drink.
14. White Russian
Make your New Years celebration feel extra-festive with this 3-ingredient drink that feels so much more special than the effort it takes to make it. A word of warning: the cream may make it a bit rich for all-night sipping, but it's definitely a great special treat.
15. Sake Cider Fizz
Sake and cider is the surprisingly compatible combo that makes this easy drink irresistible. Add a bit of yuzu for good measure, and your guests will be impressed at your mixology skills - with barely any effort required from you.
16. Tequila Sunrise
Not only does this drink taste great, it also looks great - and the 'sunrise' effect is easier to achieve than you might think. Orange juice and grenadine create a gorgeous gradient that's perfect for your New Year's celebrations.
17. Micheladas
This mixed drink may call for more ingredients than some of the others on this list, but if you love beer and a bit of spice, it's worth the effort.
18. Vodka Strawberry Lemonade
What better use for strawberry lemonade than turning it into a festive cocktail? With just a few ingredients, you'll have a crowd-pleasing drink that's perfect for making in batches.
19. Screwdriver
Like a mimosa, but with vodka! Sometimes the best things in life are simple and this classic combo of vodka and orange juice proves it.
20. Sangria
Sangria may sound fancy, but in reality, it's a super-simple, batch-friendly mixed drink. While it does require a few more ingredients than some of the others on this list, the basis of the beverage is wine, juice and brandy, making it easy enough for your NYE festivities.
21. Tinto de Verano
If you love the concept of sangria but want to simplify things, Tinto de Verano is the drink for you, and a summer time favourite all across sunny Spain. Lemon soda makes this drink a bit less complex to pull-off and slightly lower in alcohol than its counterpart, sangria. But that doesn't make it any less delicious!
22. White Wine Spritzer
Speaking of lower-alcohol options, you can't pass up a white wine spritzer! Adding soda to your wine (as well as a few fun garnishes), stretches the drink - which will naturally help you pace yourself as the clock ticks towards midnight.
23. Easy Bellini
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve in the southern hemisphere, make the most of peach season with a simple Bellini. Peach puree and sparkling wine come together for a perfectly sweet drink that feels slightly more elevated than a mimosa.
24. Black Velvet
Love a stout but don't necessarily want to sip on it all night long? The black velvet might just be your answer. Allegedly one of the first mixed drinks made with beer, this 2-ingredient cocktail combines dark stout (like Guiness) with Champagne for a rich and fruity flavour.
25. IPA and Campari Spritzer
If 'bitter' is your flavour profile of choice, you'll adore this drink. Floral, hoppy and unique, this low-effort drink packs a real flavour punch.
Alcohol-free options
26. Espresso and Tonic
Want the buzz of an espresso martini without the booze? This surprisingly complementary pairing is wonderfully flavourful, with very little effort required. Not to mention, the caffeine will help you stay up late enough to watch the midnight fireworks - talk about practical!
27. Non-Alcholic Gin and Tonic
'Non-Alcoholic Gin and Tonic' might sound like an oxymoron. But thanks to the wide array of zero-proof gins on the market today, it's actually pleasantly easy to make an alcohol-free version of the classic that tastes equally as delicious.
28. Virgin Mimosa
Similarly, good-quality alcohol-free sparkling wine makes it easier than ever to enjoy a booze-free take on the classic mimosa. Just as easy and delicious, plus it feels more special than orange juice alone.
29. Yuzu Fizz
Elderflower and yuzu come together to create an undeniably tasty mocktail. With just a few ingredients, you can achieve amazing depth of flavour for an alcohol-free drink that feels like a treat.
30. Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail
Sweet, tart and oh-so-simple to make, your guests will be asking you for this strawberry lemonade recipe!
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