Cheers to 2021, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through everything that you’ve been thrown. We hope you’ve been able to find true silver linings, from more quality time together to gratitude. Here’s a shortlist of New Year’s Eve cocktails and mocktails—try one out tonight or at your next socially-distanced soiree.
Photo Credit: Delish.com/Brandon Bales
Cocktails
Confetti Champagne from Delish (shown)
Pomegranate Cosmos from Hip Foodie Mom
New Year’s Eve Punch from Moms Noms
New Year’s Eve Sparkler from Martha Stewart
Midori Melon Ball Drop from The Spruce Eats
Photo Credit: Delish.com/Emily Hlavac Green
Mocktails
Perfect Shirley Temple from Delish (shown)
Cucumber Ginger Mocktail from 40 Aprons
Orange Creamsicle from The Everyday Mom Life
Cookies & Milk from Style Me Pretty (Ed note: Just a genius mom-hack: fill a champagne flute with milk and top with a cookie for a kid-friendly toast!)
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