New Year’s Eve is on the horizon which means that it is time to stock up on some bubbly and ring in the new year with a proper glass of champagne, prosecco, or a champagne cocktail! 

If you choose to just have a straight glass of champagne, there is no harm in that.  But why not mix up a beautiful cocktail to be festive?  And, to save a buck, you should check out this list for top 5 champagne bottles under $20. 

Here are 5 stunning cocktail recipes for your New Year’s Eve bash – enjoy!

French 75

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. gin
• .75 oz. lemon juice
• .75 oz. agave
• .5 oz. prosecco
• Lemon twist

Directions:  Add gin, lemon juice, and agave to shaker and shake well with ice.  Strain into coupe or flute glass and top with prosecco.  Add a twist of lemon and enjoy!

Champagne Margaritas

Ingredients (makes 6 cocktails):

• 1/2 c. fresh lime juice
• 1 c. silver tequila
• 1/2 c. orange liquer
• 1 bottle champagne (about 3 cups)
• lime wedges, for rim
• salt, for rim

Directions: combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir well. Moisten rims of glasses with lime wedge and dip in salt. Divide margaritas in between flute glasses and garnish with lime.

Cranberry Mimosa

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 1 (25.4-ounce) bottle sparkling white wine, chilled
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 8 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions:  In a pitcher, combine orange, pineapple, and cranberry juice.  Fill champagne flutes halfway with juice mixture, top with prosecco and garnish with rosemary and cranberries.

Lillet Spritz

Ingredients:

• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle chilled Lillet blanc
• 2 c. chilled fresh orange juice
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle chilled prosecco
• Edible flowers, for serving

Directions: Combine Lillet, orange juice, and prosecco in a pitcher.  Serve in champagne glasses and garnish with flowers.

Blackberry Thyme Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

For the blackberry syrup:

• 1/3 C. water
• 1/3 C. blackberries

For the cocktail:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 bottle of Prosecco or champagne
• 4 sprigs of thyme and 8 blackberries

Directions:  Bring the water and blackberries to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn to low to simmer for ten minutes.  Strain syrup and set aside. 

In the bottom of your glass add 2 tbsp. of syrup and top with champagne.  Garnish with a sprig of thyme and 2 blackberries.

Cheers!

Danyelle