Easy Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays If you’re getting ready for a New Year’s Eve party, you probably should be thinking about what drinks you can serve, fast and easy. While a bottle of champagne or a case of beer is suitable, why not try something a little fancier? Impress your guests this year with a signature cocktail! We’ve collected some of our favorite drink recipes into this cocktail roundup for you to try out before your party. We know you will find something to tickle your fancy while you ring in the new year!
A New Year’s Easy Cocktail Recipe Roundup
Mulled Wine is a spicy, elegant drink that any merlot lover will fall for. It’s warm, flavorful, and traditional without being stale.
Mulled Wine Recipe
Bourbon and honey are a perfect match for this time of the year. This signature cocktail is warm and bright, just like the holiday season.
Honey and Bourbon
Skinny Margarita is a festive signature drink to serve on New year’s Eve or at any party! I made the last batch with Blackberry Honey and muddled fresh blackberries in the glass and it was terrific.
How to Make Skinny Margarita Recipe
Our Eastern Shore Honey Moscow Mule is made with none-other-than Eastern Shore Honey. It will warm your guests as it becomes the life of the party. The mugs make this cocktail different.
How to make a Moscow Mule with Honey
Try this Skinny Rye Crush. It’s delicious and almost guilt-free. Almost. Maryland-made if you happen to be in Maryland, excellent for a Maryland theme party.
Skinny Rye Crush
This Cucumber Gin Cocktail easily fits any fancy get-together. Try adding in mint instead of rosemary for a cool and crisp alternative. We love making cocktails with Hendricks Gin.
Cucumber Gin Cocktail
This sweetheart martini is sure to set the mood for the evening.
Sweetheart Martini
Don’t forget the garnish! Our Honey Lollipops make such a special garnish to any cocktail! I have been known to crush them into tiny pieces and rim a cocktail with them.
Mojitos really are a classic summer drink, and this recipe for Honey Mojitos makes the classic cocktail extra special. Hailing from Cuba, mojitos are cool, sweet, refreshing and well suited for summery days by the pool or vacations to white sandy beaches.
Honey Mojitos
This Pomegranate Beer Shandy is a great unusual drink for your parties. Made with beer and fruit juice, it’s not too sweet but still bubbly and colorful!
Pomegranate Honey Shandy
Honey Ginger Iced Tea would be a great drink for a party if you spiked it with a shot or two of your favorite vodka. Or, blend it together with a hard lemonade for a half and half like no other!
Honey and Ginger Iced Tea
If you make any of these cocktails, be sure to take a photo and share them with us using #waxingkararecipes on Instagram. We love seeing your photos!