Nothing says New Year’s Eve like popping a bottle of champagne, watching the ball drop, counting down to midnight and reveling in the last night of freedom before your inevitable resolutions kick in. Along with all these activities comes the necessity of fun delicious and classy cocktails. New Year’s Eve is last time of year to serve holiday favorites like egg nog and peppermint themed drinks, but champagne is also a necessary element to any great New Year’s Eve party. Whether you are pregaming before a night out in the city or hosting a small party with friends, try some of these perennial favorites for a New Year’s hit.

Eggnog- Kahlua 

1 part Kahlua

4 parts Eggnog

Nutmeg

Pour into wineglass and sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Peppermint Patty

2 parts vodka

1 part peppermint schnapps

½ part white crème de cacao

Combine in a shaker with ice. Stir gently and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. For a fun holiday detail, crush up candy canes, dip the rims of glasses in water and then the crushed canes.

Champagne Blitz

¾ oz crème de menthe

4 oz champagne

Pour crème de menthe into champagne flute and fill up with champagne.

Holiday Cheer

1 part champagne

1 part frozen cranberry juice

1 lime

Mix champagne and frozen cranberry juice (undiluted). Pour into wine glass, garnish with lime.

*recipes adapted courtesy of whattodrink.com