Oscar's Week: Black Swan

In one of the best performances of the year, Natalie Portman’s startling character portrayal in the Black Swan is more than a psychological thriller. Toast her swirl of brilliance and insanity from White Swan to Black Swan, while drinking these cocktails to match. Begin with the White Lady in its classic and purest form and end with the dark and deliciously menacing Cointreau Noir in Black Ice.

The White Lady

• 1 oz. Cointreau
• 2 oz. Gin
• 3/4 oz. Lemon juice

Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Black Ice

• 3 oz. Cointreau Noir
• Ice cubes

Pour over ice and enjoy.