Make-up look inspired by famous cocktails From the Espresso Martini to the Old Fashioned: how your Saturday night toast turns into pure glam

Remember when the Winx earned their Enchantix, complete with brand-new outfits and upgraded superpowers? That’s pretty much the exact energy shift you and your girl gang experience when transitioning from summer to winter: beachy waves and crop tops take a back seat to faux fur coats and slicked-back buns. And as for your powers? There’s one sacred ritual you simply can’t skip: cocktail night. From the classic Dirty Martini to an Old Fashioned or an Aviation, the winter drink menu is stacked with options. But what if we took cues straight from the bar cart for our make-up? The colors, depths, and undertones of our favorite drinks can easily turn into an unexpected palette to reinvent our go-to glam looks. How to pull it off? Here is your foolproof, ready-to-use guide.

A make-up look for every winter cocktail

Espresso Martini

Espresso make-up is hardly uncharted territory. We saw it everywhere last year, but it’s making a sleek comeback in a refreshed format—partly thanks to the reigning queen of nightlife drinks: the Espresso Martini, originally concocted by Dick Bradsell in London back in 1983. The centerpiece of this glam is a warm, sculpted smokey eye echoing rich brewed coffee and the golden shimmer of crema floating on top. Sweep a warm brown eyeshadow stick all over the lid and along the lower lash line. Then, run a deeper brown kohl pencil along the upper lash line to intensify the gaze, sharpening the lash bed with a flick of black eyeliner. Finish with generous coats of mascara and a pop of bronze shimmer in the inner corner. For the complexion, lean into a radiant, skin-like finish and warm up the perimeter of the face with a toffee-toned bronzer. Seal the deal with an anti-blush moment: a dusty mauve shade buffed right into the bronzer for a seamless, sculpted flush.

Old Fashioned

When it comes to bartending royalty, the Old Fashioned is the ultimate moodboard. The cocktail doesn't trace back to a single creator; rather, it evolved naturally from the iconic early 19th-century Whiskey Cocktail, frequently linked to Colonel James E. Pepper, Kentucky’s legendary bourbon distiller. The amber depth of bourbon, citrus zest glints, and the dark, moody contrast of a brandied cherry garnish make for prime winter glam inspiration. Starting with the eyes, blend a soft burnt orange shadow across the entire lid, diffusing it outward toward the temples for effortless depth. Pat a touch of fine silver glitter right onto the center of the lid to mimic crushed ice crystals. Top it off with a sharp, elongated wing using brown eyeliner, and you’re set. For the base, opt for a satin-finish foundation or an illuminating tinted serum for subtle dimension. The star of the show? An ultra-pale blush swept high along the cheekbones. Tie everything together with a moody '90s lip.

Aviation Cocktail

For an upscale beat laced with vintage allure, the Aviation cocktail delivers every time. Hugo Ensslin first codified the recipe back in 1916, introducing the world to a cocktail famous for its ethereal periwinkle hue (courtesy of Crème de Violette), brightened by tart lemon and anchored by a dark Luxardo cherry. The focal point here is all in the eyes: an ethereal wash of shimmer across shades of lilac and mauve, contrasted against warm-toned lips, a deliberate cool-meets-warm harmony tailor-made for a winter garden party. You only need two key players: a shimmery violet eye pencil blended across the lid to build the shadow base and a white kohl liner traced along the waterline to open up the eyes. Keep the base dewy with an effortless BB cream, and wrap up with a two-tone blush combo for that coveted frosty finish: layer a cool baby pink blush under an iridescent mauve or lilac highlighter right along high cheekbones.

Cosmopolitan

If there’s one staple in mixology that reigns supreme in pop culture lore, it’s undeniably the Cosmopolitan. While the gold standard recipe poured today was perfected by bartender Toby Cecchini in New York back in 1987, many trace its roots to an earlier mid-’80s version mixed in Miami by bartender Cheryl Cook. Just like the drink pairs the zesty bite of fresh lime and Cointreau with the punchy tartness of cranberry and vodka, the beauty look plays on stark contrasts between velvety matte textures and high-voltage shimmer. Step one is a diffused, intensely pigmented crimson red smokey eye buffed across the socket. To recreate the glistening sheen bouncing off chilled glassware, top the lids with a duochrome shadow stick shifting between rose gold and icy blue pearls for a quasi-metallic foil effect. Finally, let the lips take center stage with a deep, classic red lipstick for timeless cocktail glamour.