Born in the lab and blended to perfection, the White Chocolate Caramel Frozen Mudslide cocktail is our decadent homage to the haunting beauty of the Frankenstein (2025) movie. As the gothic reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic story earns its Oscar-nomination for Best Picture this dessert-style drink celebrates the film’s dark beauty as well as electrifying creativity. Velvety white chocolate, rich caramel, and a healthy dose of booze combine to create a cocktail that feels indulgent, dramatic, and a little bit monstrous…in the best way. Not to mention its creamy frozen texture reminds us of the icy lands that Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) and his Creature (Jacob Elordi) venture into.

What Oscar Nominations Did Frankenstein (2025) Receive?

While you may think you know the story of Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro proves that there’s much more to tell. His adaptation dives deep into themes of cycles of abuse, grief, and also the downfall of a hubris nature. With a stellar cast backing this director’s image, the film creates a whole new world to immerse ourselves in.

At the Oscars, the film gains nominations for Actor in a Supporting Role (Jacob Elordi), Cinematography (Dan Laustsen), Costume Design (Kate Hawley), Makeup and Hairstyling (Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey), Music Original Score (Alexandre Desplat), Production Design (Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau), Sound (Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke, and Brad Zoern), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Guillermo del Toro), and Best Picture.

Frozen Frankenstein: White Chocolate Caramel Mudslide

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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Description

A monstrous concoction so delicious you’ll want the whole glass to yourself.

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Ingredients

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• 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 oz Kahlúa
• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
• 1½–2 cups vanilla ice cream
• ¼ cup ice
• 2 tbsp caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp white chocolate syrup
• Whipped cream (for topping)

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Instructions

1. Swirl caramel sauce and white chocolate syrup around the inside of a chilled glass. (You can use a frother for this just dip in the syrup and then place inside middle of the glass and turn it on to splatter the sides in a ring shape)
2. Combine all ingredients in blender and blender until smooth. Be careful not to over-blend or it will become watery.
3. Pour into your glass and top with whipped cream.

Recipe, Styling, and Photography by Kylie Thomas

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If there’s one thing the characters in One Battle After Another know, it’s guns, explosives, and Modelo. This high-intensity film deserves a cocktail to match that’s sparkling, flavorful, and even resembles a stick of dynamite in its flute glass shape. Since this film earned 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, we thought the best way to honor the French 75 revolutionary group is with a French 75 of their own. Since our main character here Bob Ferguson (Leonardo Dicaprio) often cracks open a Modelo with Sergio (Benicio del Toro), we add in an easy-to-make Modelo reduction syrup that adds a bit of depth to this light cocktail. It’s crisp, a little malty, and completely upgrades this classic cocktail for the new world order.

What Academy Awards is One Battle After Another Nominated for at the Oscars?

If you’ve seen One Battle After Another, it’s no surprise that this film took home 13 nominations thanks to its expert acting, incredible score, stunning special effects, as well as its heartfelt and hilarious script. In acting categories, this movie earns nods for Actor in a Leading Role (Leonardo Dicaprio), two for Actor in a Supporting Role (Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn), Actress in a Supporting Role (Teyana Taylor), and Casting (Cassandra Kulukundis). It then also earns nods for Cinematography (Michael Bauman), Directing (Paul Thomas Anderson), Film Editing (Andy Jurgensen), Music Original Score (Jonny Greenwood), Production Design (Florencia Martin and Anthony Carlino), Sound (José Antonio García, Christopher Scarabosio, and Tony Villaflor), Writing (Paul Thomas Anderson), and of course, Best Picture.

Modelo French 75 for One Battle After Another

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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In honor of the French 75 and Bob’s love for a Modelo.

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Ingredients

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• 1 oz London dry gin
• ½ oz fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz Modelo reduction syrup
• Top with champagne or sparkling wine
• Lemon twist (for garnish)

For the Modelo reduction syrup:

• 1 bottle (12 oz) Modelo Especial
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 small strip lemon peel

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Instructions

1. Add gin, lemon juice, and Modelo syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled flute.
4. Top with Champagne.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

For the Modelo reduction syrup:

1. Pour Modelo into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Reduce the liquid by about half which will take about 10–15 minutes.
3. Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Add lemon peel and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
5. Strain and cool completely then tore in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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The colors of Carnival and the tension of politics in 1970s Brazil sets the scene for this Caipirinha to shine. The Secret Agent is a gripping Brazilian thriller set in the atmosphere of 1970s Brazil during the military dictatorship. Starring Wagner Moura, the film follows a man forced into hiding while navigating danger, secrecy, and shifting loyalties in the city of Recife. Amid the suspense and intrigue, Brazil’s culture plays an important role in the film’s setting. The scenes take you through the energy of Carnival and into the depths of Brazilian homes. To celebrate this film’s Oscar-nominations, including Best Picture, a Caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, seems rightly fit. Made with fresh lime, sugar, and cachaça it’s bright, bold, and refreshing. Fix yourself one as you sit down to watch The Secret Agent ahead of the Oscars.

What Oscar Academy Award Nominations Did The Secret Agent Receive?

While The Secret Agent may not have racked up as many nominations as other Best Picture nominees, the film still cements its spot as a worthy opponent. Wagner Moura’s portrayal of such an intricate character like Marcelo earns him a nomination for Actor in a Leading Role. He’s also joined in the acting categories by Gabriel Domingues who is nominated for the Casting of The Secret Agent. Along with the Best Picture nomination for producer Emilie Lesclaux, the film rightly earns a spot in the race for International Feature Film too.

A Brazilian Caipirinha for The Secret Agent

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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Brazil’s national cocktail takes us to the world of The Secret Agent.

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Ingredients

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• 1 lime
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 oz cachaça
• Crushed or small ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Cut up lime into 8 wedges. 
2. Place at bottom of glass with sugar and muddle until combined. Be careful not to over-muddle. 
3. Fill glass with ice and then pour in cachaça. 
4. Stir until sugar dissolves and serve. 

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As the company Auxolith reigns over the movie-world of Bugonia, we imagine an evilly good mix of Honey and Blood Orange in an Americano is just what Emma Stone‘s CEO character would desire. Bugonia throws us straight into the middle of the kidnapping of Auxolith CEO Michelle Fuller. Two men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) then lock her in their basement out of fear she is an alien who wants to destroy Earth. After endless catastrophes such as a backfiring experimental drug treatment for opioid withdrawal, the power that Auxolith and Fuller as CEO holds is frightening with an angle cast on those who put greed first. To create a sip that’s as deliciously deceptive, we’re taking utterly sweet honey and testing its power with the addition of blood orange, sweet vermouth, Campari, and also bubbly soda water. It’s a cocktail for the true winner here… you!

What Oscar Academy Award Nominations Did Bugonia Receive?

Bugonia from start to finish is a wild ride and you never quite know what will come next. Touching on themes of today’s landscape like climate change, monopolization, capitalism, and even conspiracy theory as a whole, it’s also a film that feels like it could easily happen in real life. Between its intense but darkly comedic adaptation by Yorgos Lanthimos as well as the cast and crew that bring this tale to life, Bugonia receives four nominations for the 2026 Oscars ceremony. These include Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Stone), Music Original Score (Jerskin Fendrix), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Will Tracy), and Best Picture for producers Ed Guiney & Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and Lars Knudsen.

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Marty Mauser is a name you’ll remember for a long time after you watch the Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme. A lasting legacy deserves a superstar cocktail so we’re shaking Marty up an Orange Dirty Shirley Cocktail. If you haven’t seen the latest Timothée Chalamet starring feature, drop everything and head to the TV. We have work to do. From the outside, Marty Supreme seems like the story of an ambitious ping-pong player but in actuality it’s a wild ride through what it means to be human. Marty reads almost like a child in a man’s body as he navigates the world of love, loss, and passion. We follow him with just as much innocence, just as much determination, and cheer in our hearts as he reaches his finish-line. What could fit better here than a grown-up, upscale version of a childhood favorite?

What Oscar Nominations Did Marty Supreme Receive?

For 2026’s Oscars ceremony, Marty Supreme makes it mark through its stellar, star-speckled cast, intricate editing, and beautiful 1950s’ world-building through scenery and costumes. With Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, we all knew this film would be up for at least one Oscar but the rest of the cast and crew prove its deserving of even more. Marty Supreme earns nine nominations at this year’s awards including Actor in a Leading Role (Timothée Chalamet), Casting (Jennifer Venditti), Cinematography (Darius Khondji), Costume Design (Miyako Bellizzi), Directing (Josh Safdie), Film Editing (Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie), Production Design (Jack Fisk and Adam Willis), Writing Original Screenplay (Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie), and Best Picture.

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If you’re going to watch a movie that’s bound to emotionally devastate you like Train Dreams then may we introduce a to-the-point, spirit-forward cocktail, The Pine Rail. Train Dreams takes us into the turn of the 20th century where self-sufficiency means more than just getting by. We follow Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a railroad worker and logger who simply wants to find the joy in his life. Whenever you work long months and hard hours that keep you away from your family, it’s almost as if you’re not living at all. But, when tragedy strikes he throws his heart and soul into figuring out what there is to live for. The Pine Rail is a cocktail for anyone who has ever felt alone and vulnerable in this big crazy world. It’s for sipping while watching Train Dreams, it’s for Robert Grainier, and it’s for you too.

What Oscar Award Nominations Did Train Dreams Receive?

The cast of Train Dreams including Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, Will Patton, Kerry Condon, and many others help create this film’s memorable status. Along with an excellent technical team, the movie explores the working class of the early 20th century, the beauty of nature, and what it feels like to lose the person you love most. All this earns it Oscar nominations for Cinematography (Adolpho Veloso), Music Original Song (Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar), as well as Best Picture for producers Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, and Michael Heimler.

The Pine Rail, a Cocktail for Train Dreams

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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You’ll need a hard one to get you through this devastating tale.

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Ingredients

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• 1.5 oz pine-infused vodka
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
• 2 dashes orange bitters

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.

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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.

Hamnet’s Blackberry Bramble

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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Purple is our defining color here for its meaning of wisdom, creativity, and spiritualism.

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Ingredients

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• 2 oz London dry gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• .5 oz simple syrup
• .5 oz crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur)

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Instructions

1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for about 10 seconds.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Slowly drizzle crème de mûre over the top so it trickles through the ice and blends into the cocktail.

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As the Norwegian film Sentimental Value earns its Oscar nomination for Best Picture, we mix up a cocktail that reflects the film’s quiet exploration of memory, inheritance, and the complicated generational weight that carries on. Much like the story itself, this drink centers on something familiar but viewed through a deeply personal lens. For this tribute, we replace the gin in a Negroni with aquavit, the distinctive Scandinavian spirit infused with caraway, dill, and herbal botanicals. This small but meaningful shift transforms the cocktail, giving it a northern character that feels rooted in heritage and place. Just as Sentimental Value asks us to reconsider the meaning of the things we inherit, this cocktail invites a similar reflection. It’s something deeply comforting, reinterpreted with a spirit that carries its own sense of history.

What Oscar Nominations Did Sentimental Value Receive?

Meet Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), the two sisters in Sentimental Value who reunite with their estranged father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) after the death of their mother. Hoping to reconnect and revive his career, Gustav asks Nora, a stage actress, to star in a deeply personal film inspired by their family’s past. When she refuses, he casts a young Hollywood star Rachel (Elle Fanning) instead, forcing the sisters to confront long-buried resentment, grief, and the ways art can both reopen and heal old wounds. This film gets multiple nods at the Oscars for Actor in a Leading Role (Stellan Skarsgård), Actress in a Leading Role (Renate Reinsve), two for Actress in a Supporting Role (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning), Directing (Joachim Trier), Film Editing (Olivier Bugge Coutté), International Feature Film, Writing Original Screenplay (Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier), as well as Best Picture.

Aquavit Norski Negroni for Sentimental Value

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• Author: Kylie Thomas

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Nostalgic yet deeply personal thanks to the aquavit.

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Ingredients

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• 1 oz aquavit
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• Lemon twist garnish

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Instructions

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add aquavit, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
3. Stir for 20–25 seconds until chilled and properly diluted.
4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
5. Express lemon twist and garnish.

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