Joy + OliverNew Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up - Joy + Oliver https://joyoliver.com/new-years-eve-recipe-and-game-round-up/ Dessert & Entertaining Blog Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 New Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up https://joyoliver.com/new-years-eve-recipe-and-game-round-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-years-eve-recipe-and-game-round-up https://joyoliver.com/new-years-eve-recipe-and-game-round-up/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:03 +0000 https://joyoliver.com/?p=9262

This New Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up will give you all the fun and easy appetizers, cocktails, desserts and fun games to share with your family and friends for a cozy night in.

card game, backgammon game and a snack board with two glasses of champagne

We are counting down the days to the new year and keeping things simple yet festive to celebrate.  An intimate gathering allows you to create something extra special to snack and sip on.  There is no need for a fancy meal, just throw together your favorite snacks, cocktails and desserts to munch on throughout the evening while playing games with family and friends.  Cheers to you!

Quick and Easy Appetizers and Snacks

Games and snacking is a just what we all need to close out the year.  Quick and easy appetizers and snacks, fun and festive cocktails and delicious desserts will make a cozy New Years Eve in your own home extra special!

Lebanese Mezze Platter

A large platter filled with grape leaves, pickles, hummus, penne, bread, cheese and herbs.

Citrus Marinated Olives

A glass bowl filled with olives, lemon peel and garlic surrounded by fresh rosemary sprigs and thyme.

Tailgate Snack Mix

A gray bowl filled with seasoned pretzels, bugels, gold fish, popcorn, peanuts and chex cereal.

Bruschetta Trio

Three platter of assorted bruschetta, toasted bread with tomatoes, peas, prosciutto and peaches.

White Bean and Rosemary Dip

A wood board with fresh veggies and a bowl of white bean dip.

Festive Cocktails

One of the most important things of the night, the perfect New Years Eve Cocktail to ring in the new year.  There is nothing better than a classic glass of champagne with an added twist of lemon peel and fresh a fresh thyme sprig or make it fancy with one of my favorite cocktails.

Spicy French 75

Three coupe glasses filled with a clear liquid, basil leaf, pomegranate seeds and a lemon rind curl.

Elderflower Old Fashioned

a women holding a clear glass with a big ice ball filled with elderflower, bourbon, bitters and an edible flower

Cucumber Margarita

Blackberry Tequila Lemonade

Three clear glasses filled with a red drink, blackberries, mint and a flower.

Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

a glass of champagne with a scoop of raspberry sorbet and a sprig of thyme

Delicious Desserts

Finish the night off with a Delicious Dessert to ring in the New Year! Keep it quick and easy and something that kids and adults will love!

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies

Square blondies laying on parchment paper with fresh flowers.

Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Three Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes on a cake stand

The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

Sixteen square of rice krispie treats with marshmallows sprinkled all over.

Chocolate Caramel Mousse

Party Snack Mix

a bowl of snack mix surrounded by sprinkles, a rainbow plate, candles and sprinkles.

Family Friendly Games

Keeping things simple is the theme of the year and NYE can be fun and festive with the ones you love.  Game night has been a big hit in our home and these are some of our favorite games that are perfect for a New Years Eve in.

card game, backgammon and a platter of snacks and a glass of champagne

Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
Backgammon Set
Catch Phrase
Family Bingo
Monopoly
Pop It Dice Game For Kids

Cheers to the new year!

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