0:00cocktails and ingredients initial shot
The scene opens with a medium shot of two festive cocktails in ornate glass coupes, prominently displayed on a dark and light brown checkered cutting board. The cocktail in the foreground is held by a fair-skinned hand, slightly angled towards the viewer, showcasing its creamy white liquid with ice and a generous rim of vibrant pink and white candy cane sugar sprinkles. In the background, a second, identical cocktail sits slightly out of focus. To the right of the foreground cocktail, two McCormick brand spice bottles are visible: one large clear bottle with a gold lid labeled 'Candy Cane Finishing Sugar' filled with pink sprinkles, and a smaller black bottle with a red lid labeled 'Pure Peppermint Extract'. The background is softly blurred, revealing a warm, inviting kitchen space with white cabinetry and a glowing Christmas tree adorned with small, warm white string lights, creating bokeh effects. The lighting is soft and ambient, casting gentle highlights on the glass and liquids, suggesting an indoor, cozy holiday setting. The dominant colors are white, pink, brown, and the warm glow of the tree lights. The text 'holiday cocktail season is here' appears at the bottom of the screen.
0:01cocktail top view rotation
The camera shifts to a closer, slightly overhead shot focusing on the top of the cocktail glass. A fair-skinned hand holds the stem, rotating the glass to show the intricate rimming of pink and white candy cane sugar and the surface of the creamy white drink with ice cubes and more pink sprinkles. The checkered cutting board is visible below, with some loose sprinkles scattered around. The blurred Christmas tree lights remain in the background, providing a festive glow. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the textures of the sprinkles and the liquid. The action emphasizes the festive garnish of the drink. The text 'and this candy cane white russian is your' appears at the bottom.
0:02showing candy cane sugar bottle
This shot focuses on a fair-skinned hand picking up and holding a clear McCormick 'Candy Cane Finishing Sugar' bottle. The bottle, filled with vibrant pink and white sprinkles, is turned to face the camera, clearly displaying its label. The background shows the checkered cutting board, a glimpse of the already garnished cocktail glass, and the blurred Christmas tree lights. The lighting is direct, making the sprinkles in the bottle sparkle. The action showcases the specific ingredient used for the cocktail's rim. The text 'new go-to for any upcoming gathering' is visible at the bottom of the screen.
0:04pouring candy cane sugar
The camera is positioned slightly overhead, looking down at a hand pouring the McCormick 'Candy Cane Finishing Sugar' from its bottle onto a small, round, earthy brown plate. A pile of bright pink and white sugar crystals rapidly accumulates on the plate. In the background, the blurry outline of the previous cocktail glass is visible, along with the checkered cutting board. The lighting is bright and even, emphasizing the texture and color of the sprinkles. The action demonstrates the preparation of the rimming sugar. The text 'start by rimming your glass with McCormick' appears at the bottom.
0:05rimming glass
A close-up shot focuses on a fair-skinned hand rimming an empty, clear, ornate cocktail glass. The hand carefully inverts the glass, pressing its rim into the pile of pink and white candy cane sugar on the earthy brown plate. As the glass is lifted and rotated, the vibrant sugar crystals visibly adhere to the rim, creating a festive, frosted edge. The checkered cutting board and the blurred Christmas tree lights are in the background. The lighting is bright and clear, highlighting the detail of the sugar crystals on the glass. The action demonstrates the rimming technique. The text 'Candy Cane Finishing Sugar for a festive touch' appears at the bottom.
0:08adding ice
This shot is a medium-close up, showing a fair-skinned hand using a translucent white plastic scoop to add several clear ice cubes into the now rimmed cocktail glass. The glass, with its pink and white candy cane sugar rim, sits on the checkered cutting board. The background features the blurred Christmas tree. The lighting is bright and highlights the transparency of the ice and glass. The action is straightforward: filling the glass with ice. The text 'before adding vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream' appears at the bottom of the screen.
0:08pouring vodka
A medium-close up shot shows a fair-skinned hand using a shiny silver jigger to pour a clear liquid, presumably vodka, into the ice-filled, rimmed cocktail glass. The liquid splashes gently into the glass. The checkered cutting board and the blurred Christmas tree lights are visible in the background. The lighting is bright, emphasizing the reflective quality of the jigger and the clarity of the liquid. The action depicts the addition of the first alcoholic component. The text 'before adding vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream' remains at the bottom.
0:09pouring coffee liqueur
From a similar medium-close up angle, a fair-skinned hand pours a dark brown liquid, coffee liqueur, from the same silver jigger into the cocktail glass. The dark liquid flows over the ice, creating a distinct layer or swirling with the clear liquid already present. The rimmed glass, checkered board, and blurred Christmas tree are in the background. The lighting highlights the rich, dark color of the liqueur. The action shows the next ingredient being added. The text 'before adding vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream' persists at the bottom.
0:10pouring heavy cream
The scene continues with a medium-close up, showing a fair-skinned hand pouring a thick, creamy white liquid, heavy cream, from the silver jigger into the cocktail glass. The cream smoothly tops the darker liquids and ice, almost filling the glass and creating distinct layers. The festive rim, checkered board, and blurred Christmas tree remain in the background. The bright lighting emphasizes the creamy texture of the liquid. This action completes the liquid ingredients for the cocktail. The text 'before adding vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream' is still present at the bottom.
0:12showing peppermint extract bottle
The camera shifts focus to a fair-skinned hand picking up a small, black McCormick 'Pure Peppermint Extract' bottle with a red screw-top lid. The hand holds the bottle prominently, displaying its white and red label clearly to the viewer. The background features the partially prepared cocktail in its glass, the other McCormick bottle, and the blurred Christmas tree lights. The lighting is focused on the bottle, making its details sharp. This action introduces the final flavoring ingredient. The text 'and just a drop of McCormick Peppermint Extract' appears at the bottom.
0:14adding peppermint extract
In a medium-close up shot, a fair-skinned hand, having unscrewed the red cap, carefully squeezes a few drops of liquid from the black McCormick 'Pure Peppermint Extract' bottle into the cocktail glass. The small, dark drops fall onto the surface of the creamy drink, dissipating quickly. The rimmed glass, checkered board, and blurred Christmas tree remain in the background. The lighting is consistent and bright. This action adds the finishing flavor to the cocktail. The text 'and just a drop of McCormick Peppermint Extract' is still displayed at the bottom.
0:15stirring cocktail
The camera captures a medium-close up of a fair-skinned hand using a long, slender silver spoon to stir the creamy cocktail vigorously. The spoon is plunged into the glass, mixing the distinct layers of liquids and ice, creating a swirling motion. The festive rim, checkered board, and blurred Christmas tree lights remain in the background. The bright lighting illuminates the movement of the spoon and the liquids. This action ensures all ingredients are well combined. The text 'check out McCormick for all of your go-to' is visible at the bottom.
0:17final cocktails overview
The final scene returns to a medium shot, almost identical to the opening shot, showcasing the two completed, garnished cocktails side-by-side on the checkered cutting board. Both glasses feature the creamy white drink with ice and vibrant pink and white candy cane sugar rims and sprinkles on top. The McCormick spice bottles are still visible to the right. The background features the softly blurred kitchen and the glowing Christmas tree with warm bokeh lights, creating a festive and inviting atmosphere. The lighting is soft and warm, enhancing the holiday mood. The dominant colors are white, pink, brown, and the warm glow of the tree lights. The text 'holiday cooking essentials and click below for the full recipe' appears at the bottom.
