Convivial cocktails and party punches to help ring in the New Year

Though bubbly is the traditional drink on New Year's Eve, why not spice things up a bit and try something new for the occasion? Below are some fun cocktail and party punch recipes I've found, including ones for champagne cocktails.

Admiral Russel's Punch (12 Bottle Bar) - Great for a crowd, this one consists mainly of cognac and sherry or madeira. (And don't forget to garnish with a boy in a rowboat Playmobil figurine..

Cielo de Jalisco (Umamimart) - Anything with tequila, namely añejo, makes me swoon. This particular concoction also uses sweet vermouth, ginger syrup and mole (as in, the sauce) bitters. Interesting sounding, to say the least.

Cranberry Lime Bellinis (Smells Like Home) - An easy peasy sparkling cocktail with cranberry juice, prosecco and lime juice

Holiday Punch (Georgia Pellegrini) - Super simple, this fruity punch reminds me of a white sangria with frozen lemonade and limeaid concentrate.