It’s time to see the year out in style, with my top 10 favorite New Year’s Eve cocktail and appetizer recipes.
I may not be able to stay up until midnight anymore (seriously, what is wrong with me? Am I 95 years old already?!), but I love everything about New Year’s Eve. The hors d’oeuvres, the cocktails, the fondue, the kisses…and the promise of a new year and fresh slate just around the corner.
If we’re going to to send out the old year and bring in a new one, it needs to be done in style. That’s why I’ve pulled together my favorite cocktail and appetizer recipes in hopes that you’ll find something here to add to your celebration.
Let’s dive in!
#1 Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites
These easy and addictive Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites are perfect for entertaining or healthy snacking! And believe me, I’ve eaten enough for afternoon snacks to attest to that!
Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites
#2 Pink Grapefruit Margarita
These Pink Grapefruit Margaritas will impart a burst of freshness into the typically heavy offerings of the season. There’s no fake stuff in this drink…all fresh juices!
#3 Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer with Caper Yogurt
We made this Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer with Caper Yogurt recipe for New Year’s Eve last year and again for a Christmas dinner appetizer this year. It can be made ahead of time and it always curbs our craving for smoked salmon.
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer with Caper Yogurt
#4 Hot Cranberry & Whiskey Lemonade
This Hot Cranberry & Whiskey Lemonade cocktail will warm you from the inside it. This is the drink that made me fall in love with whiskey!
Hot Cranberry & Whiskey Lemonade
#5 Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip
Here’s a fresh take on the 7-layer dip, putting a Mediterranean spin on this healthy appetizer recipe. This Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip will be a hit at your New Year’s Eve party!
Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip
#6 Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini {Vegetarian}
These easy, make-ahead Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini will be the hit of the party. They’re perfect for the holiday season and they’re easy enough that the kids can help put them together.
#7 3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Turnovers
In these 3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Turnovers, melted Brie cheese and cranberry sauce are tucked into phyllo dough to make irresistibly flaky and cheesy appetizer turnovers.
3-Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Phyllo Turnover
#8 Cranberry Kamikaze Shot or Cocktail
I’m reviving my “kamikaze queen” status with this cranberry version of a classic shot or cocktail. It’s perfect for New Year’s Eve! Here’s the Cranberry Kamikaze Shot (or Cocktail) recipe.
Cranberry Kamikaze Shot (or Cocktail)
#9 Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini
This is what happens when I listen to my son’s recipe ideas. Apples, cinnamon and goat cheese come together into one fantastic crostini appetizer or snack. Here’s Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini recipe.
Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini
#10 Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites
These cute Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bite appetizers may have fancy (and wonderful!) flavors, but they are a breeze to put together!
Mini Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites
Have a wonderful and safe celebration!
Millie | Add A Little
Loving the look of all these snacks Dara!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
Love these!! Especially those little pesto pizza bites… YUM!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
I’d love to have a party with each of these apps on my table, Dara!
Megan {Country Cleaver}
I’m totally in love with each of these – and that margarita!? Yeah, totally up my alley!
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition
These all look amazing! I don’t know what to make first 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy
What a wonderful round up of recipes for new years eve. I was looking for a cocktail for new years eve and your Hot Cranberry and Whiskey lemonade sounds amazing!
[email protected]+The+Lemon+Bowl
I was just talking to a friend about whether we’ll stay up to midnight! It would be more compelling if we didn’t have toddlers waking up at the crack of dawn. 😉 Happy New Year friend!!