A woman holding a glass of a winter drink
Photographed by Franey Miller

Beauty

Five Perfect Winter Drink Recipes And Their Lipstick Complements

Where’s the rum?

by nylon x clinique

The next time you're invited to a holiday get together, be bold and offer to handle the drink situation. Picking up a bottle of wine and calling it a day is efficient, yes, but let's make it a point to impress with the year winding down. (Go out with a bang, right?) Plus, as winter sets in, cocktails designed to sip provide a comfort simple glasses of vino cannot.

Ahead, five rum-infused cocktail recipes straight from some iconic alcohol brands. They're warm in color and warming to the senses. But don't stop there: Do the most and pair your lipstick with your drink of choice. Luckily for you, we've gone ahead and found the perfect Clinique shade for each drink to help make your future as an amateur mixologist a little easier. Think of it as our little gift to you. Now, go bring cheer (and colorful smiles) to your besties. Cheers!

Photographed by Franey Miller; Nails by Holly Falcone. 

Photographed by Franey Miller

The Bacardí Old Cuban

Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.

What You'll Need:

  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: 6 mint leaves
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: .5 part fresh lime juice
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: 2/3 part sugar syrup
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: 1.5 parts Bacardí 8 Años rum
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need:
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • The Bacardí Old Cuban
  • Nothing beats topping off a well-made drink with a little extra bubbly.
  • What You'll Need: 2 parts Prosecco

How You'll Do It: In a cocktail shaker, combine mint leaves, lime juice, and syrup; gently muddle the mixture. Next, pour in the Bacardí 8 Años rum, Angostura bitters, and ice. Place the lid on the shaker and shake well. Strain the mix into a coupe glass and top up with prosecco. Garnish with mint leaves.

Clinique, Clinique Pop™ Matte Lip Colour + Primer in 'Shock Pop,' $18.50, available at Clinique.

Photographed by Franey Miller

The Treacle

Presenting the not-so-basic use for winter's favorite drink: apple cider.

What You'll Need:

  • The Treacle
  • Presenting the not-so-basic use for winter's favorite drink: apple cider.
  • What You'll Need: 2 parts Banks 7 Golden Age Rum
  • The Treacle
  • Presenting the not-so-basic use for winter's favorite drink: apple cider.
  • What You'll Need: 1 part apple cider
  • The Treacle
  • Presenting the not-so-basic use for winter's favorite drink: apple cider.
  • What You'll Need: 0.5 parts Grade B maple syrup
  • The Treacle
  • Presenting the not-so-basic use for winter's favorite drink: apple cider.
  • What You'll Need: 2 dashes Angostura bitters

How You'll Do It: Stir in a shaker with ice and strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with one large cube.

Clinique, Clinique Pop Liquid™ Matte Lip Colour + Primer in 'Candied Apple Pop,' $18.50, available at Clinique.

Photographed by Franey Miller

The Star of Autumn

Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.

What You'll Need:

  • The Star of Autumn
  • Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.
  • What You'll Need: 1.5 parts Facundo Neo
  • The Star of Autumn
  • Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.
  • What You'll Need: 1 part Laird’s Applejack
  • The Star of Autumn
  • Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.
  • What You'll Need: .25 part maple syrup
  • The Star of Autumn
  • Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.
  • What You'll Need: .25 part lemon juice
  • The Star of Autumn
  • Transport yourself back to the crisper days of the colder months with this sweet but wintry drink.
  • What You'll Need: Apple wheel (Green or Granny Smith) for garnish

How You'll Do It: Shake all ingredients with plenty of ice. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a thin apple wedge or curled apple peel.

Clinique, Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer in 'Grape Pop,' $18.50, available at Clinique.

Photographed by Franey Miller

The 1934

Mysterious and refined, The 1934 is a sipper you'll actually enjoy nursing.

What You'll Need:

  • The 1934
  • Mysterious and refined, The 1934 is a sipper you'll actually enjoy nursing.
  • What You'll Need: 2 parts Havana Club Añejo Clásico
  • The 1934
  • Mysterious and refined, The 1934 is a sipper you'll actually enjoy nursing.
  • What You'll Need: .75 parts sweet vermouth
  • The 1934
  • Mysterious and refined, The 1934 is a sipper you'll actually enjoy nursing.
  • What You'll Need: .5 part Amaro
  • The 1934
  • Mysterious and refined, The 1934 is a sipper you'll actually enjoy nursing.
  • What You'll Need: 2 dashes orange bitters

How You'll Do It: Mix all ingredients vigorously in a shaker with plenty of ice until very cold, strain into a rocks glass with an ice sphere. Garnish with an orange peel.

Clinique, Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer in 'Love Pop,' $18.50, available at Clinique.

Photographed by Franey Miller

The Facundo Bishop

This is what the holidays taste like.

What You'll Need:

  • The Facundo Bishop
  • This is what the holidays taste like.
  • What You'll Need: 2 parts Facundo Eximo
  • The Facundo Bishop
  • This is what the holidays taste like.
  • What You'll Need: 1 part Ruby Porto
  • The Facundo Bishop
  • This is what the holidays taste like.
  • What You'll Need: 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • The Facundo Bishop
  • This is what the holidays taste like.
  • What You'll Need: Cloves
  • The Facundo Bishop
  • This is what the holidays taste like.
  • What You'll Need: Orange wedges

How You'll Do It: Place port, orange, and cloves in a small pot. Warm and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, without boiling the liquid. Pour contents into a snifter or stemless wine glass. Add Facundo Eximo and stir. Add sugar and serve warm.

Clinique, Clinique Pop™ Matte Lip Colour + Primer in 'Pow Pop,' $18.50, available at Clinique.