23 New Year's Eve Cocktails to Help Ring in 2023 Right

Here's a cocktail worthy of its namesake: richly red, with an (unearned) reputation for being dangerous.

Get the recipe for Poinsettia.

Here's a party drink that's adult enough to please the grownups, but without the alcohol, so nondrinkers can enjoy. It's ideal mixed with just a little club soda on its own—or mixed with a bit of gin for those who prefer to imbibe.

Get the recipe for Cranberry-Ginger Shrub.

If you find traditional mulled wine to be a little too heavy, try this lighter, white-wine version. Flavored with fall spice, cranberries, and a touch of honey, it's every bit as warming as its counterparts, but with a tart, clean taste.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Mulled White Wine.

We not going to call this well-balanced concoction an instant classic—but it's the only thing we've been wanting when mixing up a drink all year, and we wouldn't be surprised if you feel the same.

Get the recipe for Old Scholar.

Sometimes the best-tasting cocktails are the simplest. This one is apples, bourbon, bitters, and sider. Why complicate things? Just make a big batch and let guests serve themselves.

Get the recipe for Sparkling Cider and Bourbon Cocktail.

Want an over-the-top whiskey drink to ring in the New Year? Break out your winter grill. Charred oranges and toasted marshmallows take this classic drink to its smoky-sweet pinnacle.

Get the recipe for Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned.

Lend your NYE party a touch of high-class elegance with this well-balanced gin drink. Served ice cold, the bright combination of liqueurs and lemon juice is hard to top.

Get the recipe for The Sunflower.

Is there ever a bad occasion to serve margaritas? We haven't found it. Fresh grapefruit juice lends this version a seasonal distinction.

Get the recipe for Pink Grapefruit Margaritas.

Light, bright, and gingery, this easy drinker is a fun batch cocktail for New Year's Eve.

Get the recipe for Ginger Greyhounds.

This hot cider cocktail gets its name from an old nickname for Vermonters—where they really take their apples seriously. It's perfect for brisk country New Year's Eve celebrations.

Get the recipe for Woodchuck Warmer.

Sometimes whiskey can sound dark and heavy, but this citrusy aromatic cocktail has a real spring to it.

Get the recipe for Whiskey River.

Casablanca fans know all about this classic gin and Champagne cocktail, which is perfect for hoisting at midnight. We give it a seasonal tweak with the addition of pomegranate.

Get the recipe for Pomegranate French 75.

If your tastes tend less toward Champagne and more toward creamy cocktails, toast the new year with this rum-inflected combo of white chocolate and ginger liqueurs.

Get the recipe for Driven Snow Cocktail.

If you'd rather toast with something stiff and bitter, you can't beat a Boulevardier. It's easy to make, exceedingly good, and oh, so very warming.

Get the recipe for Boulevardier (Bourbon Negroni).

Meeting friends for an outdoor New Year's Eve gathering? Dress warm, gather around the nearest fire pit, and keep this spin on a hot toddy on hand.

Get the recipe for Warm Tea-and-Cider Punch.

Cognac, Cointreau, and apple cider make this bright winter cocktail extra attractive. To make it even fancier, add an ounce of bubbly to the top before serving.

Get the recipe for Cider Sidecar.

Want to keep things light? This bubbly, festive gin drink has a nice cranberry twist. Serve it with the white chocolate truffle, pictured at the bottom.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Gin Fizz.

You could toast with Champagne or you could toast with this fruity, sweet concoction that makes plenty to go around.

Get the recipe for Sparkling Pear & Orange Champagne Punch.

Lavender is a calming and relaxing way to sweeten up sparkling wine for a chiller New Year's Eve.

Get the recipe for Sparkling Lavender Cocktail.

A garnish of edible flowers will have your guests marveling over this cocktail all night long.

Get the recipe for Lillet Spritz.