Six cocktails (and lessons) to bring cheer to the new year

Posted on December 10th, 2025

Filed under: Holiday

‘Tis the season for reflection. At Jigsaw, our team shook up a few custom cocktails (and mocktail) that capture the spirit, smarts and spark that powered us through the year. Each one is inspired by the work we love and the people who make it possible. Click, flip and sip your way through our favorite recipes—and the lessons we’re carrying forward. Cheers to curiosity, creativity and a new year worth toasting.

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GPT & TONIC

Perfect Holiday Mocktail

2 basil leaves, muddled
1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
4 oz. Tonic Water

Pour over lowball filled with ice
Garnish with 1 basil leaf

*Courtesy of Associate Creative Director Michael Bleach

GPT & TONIC — What AI Taught Us This Year

AI didn’t replace our thinking—it freed it. Hopping off the task treadmill gave us more hours to focus on the big swings and fresh ideas that move brands forward. It reminded us that curiosity is a superpower; the more we explore, the more we discover. And its proof that the best tools don’t just make you faster—they make you better.

A TIGHT BRIEF

2 oz. Good Bourbon
1 oz. Campari
¾ oz.  Dry Vermouth
Twist of lemon
One large ice cube

*Courtesy of Front End Developer Marty Defatte

A TIGHT BRIEF — The Foundation Still Matters

This would apply in 2015. Or 2005. Or 1965. But it bears reiterating because it’s just that important. A tight brief is the spark that ignites exceptional creative work. It aligns teams, clarifies purpose and gives ideas the runway they deserve. When the brief is grounded, the work can soar.

A LOOSE BRAINSTORM

1 oz. Gin (rail is fine)
1 oz. Campari
1 oz. Fred Jerbis Vermut

Served with one large cube in a lowball glass

*Courtesy of Senior Social Media Manager Andy Parmann

A LOOSE BRAINSTORM — Connecting in a Hybrid World

With hybrid work, connection is harder. It just is. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. We’ve learned to make space for the conversations, collisions and thought-starters that used to happen naturally in the office. Don’t be afraid of the awkward silence! When we lean into both structured time and spontaneous moments, the ideas get better. The real magic happens when we carry that in-person energy into our work-from-home days.

FRESH FACES

1 oz. Cognac
1 oz. Simple Syrup
¾ oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

Shake With Ice
Top With Champagne
Serve With Long Strip Lemon Zest

*Courtesy of Associate Director of Public Relations Lauren Neuman

FRESH FACES — Welcoming New Energy

New talent keeps any team from going stale. Fresh thinkers bring new approaches that push us and challenge us to make sure we never settle. But we can’t just hire great people—we must set them up to run fast. Onboarding hungry minds with a full-plate levels up the entire team.

ESOPALOOZA

Bring 3.5 Cups Water and 1 Cup Sugar To Boil
Add 6 oz. Frozen Lemonade and 6 oz. Frozen Orange Juice
Let Cool
Add 1 Cup Brandy
Freeze

Add 2-3 Scoops of Frozen Slush to a Glass and Top With White Soda

*Courtesy of Director of Operations Amy Groeschel

ESOPALOOZA — The Power of Culture

In a remote-first world, culture is more important than ever. That’s why we dedicate a week each year to fly in all remote workers and get together as a company. Those in-person moments build trust that can withstand distance, deadlines and even the occasional confusing email thread. When people feel connected, the work—and the workplace—flourish.

GOING CAMPING

Muddle 1 Orange Slice, 1 Maraschino Cherry, 1 tsp. Cherry Juice, 1 Sugar Cube
4-6 dashes Angostura Bitters
1.5 oz. Brandy
Serve Over Ice
Top With Grapefruit Soda

*Courtesy of Creative Director Brandon Miller

GOING CAMPING — Wisdom From Brand Camp

Brands are never static. They’re living, evolving organisms that need time, attention and honest reflection. We have a devoted process to ensure brands get the attention they need — Brand Camp. Year after year we see brands new and old find a spark at Brand Camp that pushes them into bolder, braver territory. The strongest brands grow because someone cared enough to tend the fire.

This last one is a lesson we live day-after-day
and year-after-year.

As we cheers farewell to 2025, we look ahead to a 2026 bursting with possibility. We’ll be here for the brands we know and love—and the new ones waiting to be inspired. If your brand is ready for its next big spark, Brand Camp is calling. Let’s craft something special together.

Posted by Martin Defatte

December 10th, 2025