Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film Hamnet, this cocktail takes its cue from the color purple, an emotional motif that connects directly to the movie. Hamnet evokes themes of grief, memory, devotion, as well as the mysterious space between life and loss. Historically, purple has also long represented both mourning and nobility, a color that carries the weight of sorrow while also suggesting reverence. To reflect that symbolism, we chose a Blackberry Bramble as the film’s match. Its signature deep violet hue, created by a float of blackberry liqueur, mirrors the palette as well as plot of the film. The drink begins bright and vivid, then slowly deepens in color and flavor as the blackberry liqueur seeps through the crushed ice, creating a layered effect that feels almost theatrical. This cocktail is our small tribute to the color purple and the depths that Hamnet dives the viewer into.
What Oscar Nominations Did Hamnet Receive?
Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William Shakespeare, Hamnet takes us into the lives of these two historical figures as they grapple with the death of their son. Through sorrow, regret, pain, and suffering, watch as William creates his masterpiece Hamlet as a way to cope. The historical relevance here along with the incredibly creative and devastating internal look keep viewers hooked from start to end. Hamnet earns a total of eight nominations including Actress in a Leading Role (Jessie Buckley), Casting (Nina Gold), Costume Design (Malgosia Turzanska), Directing (Chloé Zhao), Music Original Score (Max Richter), Production Design (Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell), and Best Picture.
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Hamnet’s Blackberry Bramble
Description
Purple is our defining color here for its meaning of wisdom, creativity, and spiritualism.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- .5 oz simple syrup
- .5 oz crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur)
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for about 10 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Slowly drizzle crème de mûre over the top so it trickles through the ice and blends into the cocktail.
Recipe, Styling, and Photography by Kylie Thomas
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