New Year’s Eve is a time for good food, good company and drinks that make the evening feel a little more special. Bring out the nice glasses, add plenty of ice, prepare a few fresh garnishes and you have everything you need for a memorable drinks table.
A mocktail does not need alcohol to feel grown-up or celebratory. Sparkling wines, alcohol-free spirits, fruit, citrus and fresh herbs can create drinks with plenty of flavour and character.
These 12 New Year’s Eve mocktails include everything from an easy peach Bellini and refreshing citrus serves to a rich Espresso Martini and a playful sparkling sorbet drink. The recipes are designed to be simple enough to make at home while still feeling special enough for the occasion.
1. Noughty Peach Bellini
A Bellini is a natural choice for New Year’s Eve. Soft peach and delicate bubbles make this an easy drink to serve when guests arrive or when it is time for the first toast.
You’ll need:
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Fresh peach slices
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Fresh mint
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Ice
Method:
Chill a flute with ice, then discard the ice and any excess water. Pour in the Virgin Bellini and slowly top with Noughty Sparkling Rosé. Give it one gentle stir and garnish with peach and mint.
It is fruity, fresh and wonderfully simple, so you can spend less time mixing and more time with your guests.
2. Pink Mojito Spritz
Fresh mint and lime are perfect for a summer celebration. Add sparkling rosé and you have a light, lively drink with plenty of festive appeal.
You’ll need:
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20ml fresh lime juice
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10ml simple syrup
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Fresh mint
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Fresh strawberries
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Ice
Method:
Gently press the mint, lime juice and simple syrup together in a large glass. Add ice and the pink gin substitute, then slowly top with Noughty Sparkling Rosé.
Stir gently and finish with fresh mint and a strawberry.
3. Strawberry Daiquiri
Sweet strawberries and fresh lime give this Daiquiri a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. It is bright, colourful and particularly good for a warm New Year’s Eve.
You’ll need:
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30ml fresh lime juice
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30ml strawberry purée
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10ml simple syrup
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Fresh strawberry
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Ice
Method:
Add the vodka substitute, lime juice, strawberry purée and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well until thoroughly chilled, then fine strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a small lime wheel.
4. Pink Virgin Tom Collins
A Tom Collins is all about freshness. Lemon, bubbles and botanicals come together in a tall, refreshing serve, while the pink gin base gives this version a little extra colour.
You’ll need:
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25ml fresh lemon juice
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15ml simple syrup
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Fresh cherry
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Lemon slice
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Ice
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the pink gin substitute, lemon juice and simple syrup. Top with the lime soda and stir gently.
Finish with a lemon slice and fresh cherry.
5. Espresso Martini Mocktail
As the evening moves towards midnight, something rich and coffee-led can be a welcome change from fruit and fizz. Ms Sans Espresso Martini makes this one particularly easy because the drink is already blended and ready to serve.
You’ll need:
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Ice
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3 coffee beans
Method:
Pour the Espresso Martini into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled and frothy.
Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass and garnish with three coffee beans.
It is a simple late-night serve that gives you the familiar coffee-forward character of an Espresso Martini without having to build the drink from several different bottles.
6. Pineapple & Lime Cooler
When you want something fresh and effortless, this is one to keep simple. Mellows Pineapple & Lime already combines pineapple and lime with a gentle sparkle, so there is no need to add extra juice or another sparkling drink. It works beautifully as a chilled, easy serve.
You’ll need:
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Fresh mint
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2 lime wedges
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Ice
Method:
Fill a large glass with ice. Add the lime wedges and gently press them to release some juice. Add a few mint leaves, then pour over the chilled Mellows Pineapple & Lime.
Give it a gentle stir and serve.
It is refreshing, uncomplicated and ideal for guests who want something light to sip throughout the evening.
7. Peach And Ginger Fizz
Peach and ginger make a lovely combination. The peach brings soft fruitiness while ginger adds a little warmth and spice.
You’ll need:
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75ml ginger beer
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25ml soda water
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Fresh peach
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Fresh mint
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Ice
Method:
Fill a wine glass with ice and pour in the Virgin Bellini. Add the ginger beer and soda water, then stir gently.
Garnish with fresh peach and mint.
It is an easy drink to make when you want something fruity and refreshing without reaching for the cocktail shaker.
8. Lemon & Indigo Gin Spritz
Ms Sans Butterfly Pea Blush brings botanical depth to this simple long drink, while lemon adds freshness and elderflower brings a gentle floral note.
You’ll need:
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20ml fresh lemon juice
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10ml elderflower cordial
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80ml soda water
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Lemon wheel
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Ice
Method:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the gin substitute, lemon juice and elderflower cordial. Top with soda water and stir gently.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve immediately.
The combination keeps the drink crisp and refreshing, while the botanical base gives it more depth than a simple citrus soda.
9. Sparkling Berry Spritz
A simple Spritz is perfect when you are hosting. Berries, lemon and sparkling wine bring colour and freshness without making the recipe complicated.
You’ll need:
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100ml Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay
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20ml cranberry juice
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10ml fresh lemon juice
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Fresh raspberries
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Lemon slice
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Ice
Method:
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the gin substitute, cranberry juice and lemon juice. Slowly top with Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay and stir gently.
Add a few raspberries and a lemon slice before serving.
Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay is currently listed as ready to ship by Sans Drinks, making it a good sparkling base for a celebration drink.
10. Pernelle Orange Spritz
Sometimes the best celebration drinks are the simplest. Pernelle Cuvée Genesis provides the bubbles, while fresh orange brings brightness and a little natural sweetness.
You’ll need:
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150ml Pernelle Cuvée Genesis
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30ml fresh orange juice
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Orange slice
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Ice
Method:
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the fresh orange juice and top with Pernelle Cuvée Genesis.
Stir gently and garnish with a generous orange slice.
Pernelle Cuvée Genesis is currently listed as ready to ship by Sans Drinks, so it works nicely as a simple sparkling option for the New Year’s Eve table.
11. Berry And Lemon Cooler
For something uncomplicated, this berry cooler brings together cranberry, fresh lemon and a vodka-style base. It is easy to prepare and works just as well for a relaxed gathering as it does for a bigger celebration.
You’ll need:
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30ml cranberry juice
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20ml fresh lemon juice
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10ml simple syrup
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60ml soda water
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Fresh raspberries
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Lemon wheel
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Ice
Method:
Add the vodka substitute, cranberry juice, lemon juice and simple syrup to an ice-filled glass. Top with soda water and stir gently.
Add fresh raspberries and a lemon wheel for a colourful finish.
12. VINADA Scroppino
Finish with something playful and indulgent. Inspired by the Italian Scroppino, this festive drink combines sparkling rosé with red fruit sorbet and raspberry for a creamy, fruity finish.
You’ll need:
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1 scoop red fruit sorbet
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15ml raspberry purée
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Fresh raspberries
Method:
Add a scoop of red fruit sorbet to a chilled flute. Spoon over the raspberry purée, then slowly pour in the VINADA Sparkling Tempranillo Rosé.
Finish with a few fresh raspberries and serve straight away.
VINADA Sparkling Tempranillo Rosé is currently listed as ready to ship by Sans Drinks. It is made with Tempranillo grapes from La Mancha and brings red fruit character and lively bubbles to the drink.
Make New Year’s Eve Your Own
The best New Year’s Eve drinks do not need to involve complicated techniques. Chill your bottles ahead of time, prepare your fruit and garnishes before guests arrive, and keep plenty of ice ready.
A good mix of styles also makes hosting easier. Keep something sparkling for the midnight toast, something fresh and citrusy for sipping through dinner, and a richer option like an Espresso Martini for later in the evening.
Most importantly, make space for everyone at the drinks table. A thoughtful alcohol-free mocktail can feel just as celebratory, colourful and delicious, giving everyone something lovely to raise when the clock strikes twelve.
