New Year’s Eve is all about glitter, glamour, and good times, and what better way to toast to a fabulous 2025 than with a dazzling drink in hand? Whether you’re hosting a swanky soiree or lounging in your pyjamas watching the fireworks, these sparkling cocktails will have you clinking glasses with flair. And yes, there’s a non-alcoholic gem in the mix too—because everyone deserves a bit of fizz!
Classic Champagne Cocktail
You can’t go wrong with this timeless beauty. It’s as simple as it is elegant, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort (thank you, holiday laziness!). Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 sugar cube
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Champagne (or sparkling wine)
- Lemon twist for garnish
Place the sugar cube in a champagne flute, add the bitters, and top up with your bubbly of choice. Garnish with a lemon twist, and voila! You’re practically a 1920s socialite.
Sparkling Pomegranate Mojito
For a fruity twist, this mojito-inspired number brings some vibrant colour to your party. Plus, pomegranate is a symbol of luck and prosperity—ideal for a fresh start to the year.
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Juice of half a lime
- Sparkling water or prosecco
Muddle the mint, pomegranate seeds, sugar, and lime juice at the bottom of a glass. Fill with ice, then top up with either sparkling water for a lighter option or prosecco for a boozier kick. Garnish with more pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint.
Blackberry Bellini
A colourful twist on the classic peach Bellini, this cocktail screams sophistication and is ridiculously easy to make.
- 2-3 fresh blackberries (plus a few extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Champagne or sparkling wine
Muddle the blackberries and sugar in the bottom of a flute, then strain the mixture to remove seeds. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a couple of whole blackberries. It’s as Instagrammable as it is delicious.
Sparkling Elderflower Martini
If you’re looking to add a bit of floral finesse to your New Year’s Eve, this elderflower martini ticks all the boxes. It’s a delicate mix of botanical and bubbly flavours.
- 25ml gin
- 25ml elderflower liqueur
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
- Prosecco
Shake the gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice with ice, then strain into a coupe glass. Top with prosecco and garnish with a thin slice of cucumber or a small edible flower. Fancy, right?
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Citrus Spritz
Because no one should be left out of the festivities, here’s a bright and zesty alcohol-free option that’s just as chic as its boozy counterparts.
- 50ml orange juice
- 25ml grapefruit juice
- 10ml simple syrup
- Sparkling water
- Orange or grapefruit slice for garnish
Mix the juices and simple syrup in a glass filled with ice, then top up with sparkling water. Garnish with a slice of orange or grapefruit for that extra zing. Cheers to inclusivity and good vibes!
There you have it—five sparkling cocktails to suit every taste and style. Whether you’re sipping something sweet, tart, or alcohol-free, these drinks are sure to start your New Year with a sparkle. Here’s to a fabulous 2025—cheers!