We’ve put together a collection of our favorite cocktail and appetizer recipes as well as decor inspiration to help you throw the perfect New Year’s Eve Party.
Sparkling Holiday Cocktail – Cheers to a New Year’s Eve Party
*Horns Blowing* confetti flying through the air, landing in your hair, on the floor, in your drink ; ) Then before you know it the clock strikes MIDNIGHT, you’re dodging party horns and the crowd screams Happy NEW YEAR! Well not quite but almost! I love New Year’s Eve. It’s a time to reflect on the year we’ve had and to dream about the year to come. It’s a time to gather. To eat, drink and be merry!
Whether you’re hosting an intimate event with just a few friends and family or a lavish to do with the entire neighborhood {it could happen}, here are a few suggestions of our tried and true recipes for a few luscious libations and tasty treats that you can whip up in no time flat. 
How To Make Jello Champagne Shots
Old Fashioned Cocktail
Rossini
Wild Hibiscus and Prosecco Cocktail
FROM THE BAR:
Rossini
Wild Hibiscus and Prosecco Cocktail
Frozen Peach Bellini
Very Berry Bellini
Cham-Pom Spritzer
Champagne Slushi
Negroni
Raspberry Clove Club Cocktail
Sparkling Holiday Cocktail
Cranberry Apple Mosow Mule
Kentucky Mule
Frozen Sangria
Slow Cooker Mulled Cranberry Punch
Red Hot Martini
40 is the new 20 Cocktail
Gumby Slumber Cocktail
Negroni
And because you’re going to need something to nosh on with all those drinks, here are a few tasty treats to tempt your palate…
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
Ranch, Bacon & Chive Gourgeres
HORS DEVOURS:
Scallops Coquilles St. Jacques
Savory Baked Brie with Crispy Mushrooms
Cheese Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto
Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheese and Herbs
Crispy Bell Peppers Stuffed with Herbs
Ranch Bacon and Chive Gourgeres
Fried Cheese
Herb Marinated Cheese
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Crostini
Marinated Mushrooms
Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Crostini
Simple Smoked Salmon
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Balls
Baked Brie with Cajeta, Fruit and Nuts
Asparagus Parmigiano Puffed Pastry
Chevre Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Sausage Crostini
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Olives Stuffed with Cheese and Herbs
Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata Crostini
Fried Cheese Bites
And if you want a little decor inspo for your party try these:
DIY CHALKBOARD PAINTED WINE BOTTLES
DIY GLITTER RIMMED MASON JARS
Now who’s inviting me over to their party?
Auguri a tutti! Here’s to an extraordinary new year!
xo!
Diana@Spain in Iowa says
Happy New Years Paula! Wishing you all the best in 2011!! MWAH!!!
diana
Daydreamer Desserts says
If these don’t scream New Year’s Eve party I don’t know what does! Here’s to wishing you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year Paula, cin cin with a Bellini Surgelato in hand! XOXO
Wenderly says
It all just sounds divine love! Happy New Year to you and most definitely, “bottoms up”! *CHEERS* xo
Nancy@acommunaltable says
Wonderful selection of drinks and appetizers.. I am eying those cheese stuffed dates with Prosciutto – ok, drooling is probably a more appropriate description!!
Happy Hogmanay to you Paula and wishing you health, happiness and continued success in 2011!!
Mary at Deep South Dish says
LOL, you’re a hoot – Happy New Year!! Cheers!
Rossella says
Happy New Years Paula!
Dates and prosciutto are a great idea. I just tried to do a bread with walnuts and dates and cookies with dates and chocolate. I need that idea for appetizer.
Noelle says
Happy New Year! Those drinks and apps look so delicious! Bacon wrapped prunes ran in my family. Have a good one.
Claudia says
The olives are calling to me… not it’s the dates… no -it’s- well – dreaming of it all. Happy 2011.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
bellinis are one of the best drinks of all time. forever and ever amen 🙂
Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says
What Heather said…I love champagne; add some fruit and there are no words!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
Everything looks lovely! What time should I arrive at your house for the party? 😉
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
Happy New Year to you too dear 🙂
Amanda @ bakingwithoutabox says
I love bellinis! They make every party perfect. Reason I even do the whole New Year’s thing. Yours are gorgeous.
Fuji Mama says
Gorgeous!!!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Congrats on making the Top 9 today with this wonderful cocktail!
Christina says
Lovely food and photos! Hope your New Years Eve was fabulous! Happy new year!
shannon buck says
Cheers!! Congrats on top 9!! I love reading your blog!!
julia says
What a great round-up for New Years!! Hope you have a great one!