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A new cocktail every day. Seasonal sippers, forgotten classics, and drinks for every occasion.

Trade Wind Escape cocktail in a coupe or tiki mug garnished with pineapple fronds and lime wheel
Flavor

Trade Wind Escape

When Falernum Takes You to the Islands

Looking for an island escape in a glass? This rum sipper swaps orgeat for falernum, bringing almond-spice complexity and serious tropical vibes.

October 15, 2026
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Fireside Reverie cocktail in a Irish coffee glass or toddy mug garnished with Lemon wheel and candied ginger on a pick
Seasonal

Fireside Reverie

Honey, fresh ginger, and whiskey come together in this toddy-style sipper that's both comforting and complex, perfect for cold evenings.

October 14, 2026
Bitter Garden cocktail in a coupe garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and expressed lemon peel
Occasions

Bitter Garden

This gin-based aperitif combines bitter Suze, floral Lillet Blanc, and fresh thyme for a sophisticated cocktail that actually stimulates your appetite before dinner.

October 13, 2026
Sol Sister cocktail in a rocks glass or tiki mug garnished with pineapple wedge, edible flower, and lime wheel
The Vibe

Sol Sister

This unapologetically tropical tequila cocktail combines passion fruit, mango, and pineapple with a spicy Tajín rim for maximum hot girl summer energy.

October 12, 2026
The Graveyard Shift cocktail in a coupe or rocks glass garnished with freshly grated nutmeg
The Vibe

The Graveyard Shift

This whiskey and coffee cocktail captures the mood of a late-night diner, mixing cold brew, bourbon, and cream with warming spices.

October 11, 2026
The Patriarch cocktail in a coupe garnished with expressed orange peel
Occasions

The Patriarch

Built on cognac and aged rum with Bénédictine and allspice dram, The Patriarch is the cocktail equivalent of speaking with authority.

October 10, 2026
Andalusian Afternoon cocktail in a coupe garnished with orange peel twist
The Vibe

Andalusian Afternoon

This elegant sherry and vermouth cocktail delivers serious flavor at just 12% ABV, with nutty amontillado, bright citrus, and a whisper of almond sweetness.

October 9, 2026
Spice Trade Manhattan cocktail in a coupe garnished with brandied cherry
Seasonal

Spice Trade Manhattan

A sophisticated Manhattan riff that trades whiskey for aged rum and adds warming allspice dram and Cherry Heering for a cocktail with tropical soul and serious depth.

October 8, 2026
Grove & Ginger Tonic cocktail in a highball garnished with Orange wheel and thin slice of fresh ginger
Zero Proof

Grove & Ginger Tonic

Seedlip Grove 42's citrus botanicals meet warming ginger and crisp tonic in this sophisticated highball that's all about bright, complex flavor.

October 7, 2026
Orchard Breeze Daiquiri cocktail in a coupe garnished with Thin pear slice and star anise pod
History

Orchard Breeze Daiquiri

The classic Daiquiri gets an orchard makeover with pear syrup and banana liqueur, proving that sometimes the best twists honor the original's elegant simplicity.

October 6, 2026
Golden Hour Blush cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with grapefruit wheel and fresh thyme sprig
The Vibe

Golden Hour Blush

The Aperol Spritz gets a grapefruit and honey upgrade for golden hour sipping. Bittersweet, bubbly, and exactly what rooftop sunsets were made for.

October 5, 2026
Autumn Orchard cocktail in a coupe garnished with thin apple slice fanned across the rim
Seasonal

Autumn Orchard

This harvest sour brings together Calvados and pear brandy with warming cinnamon and a touch of Bénédictine for an orchard in a glass.

October 4, 2026
The Monastery Manhattan cocktail in a coupe or nick & nora garnished with brandied cherry
History

The Monastery Manhattan

A quarter ounce of yellow Chartreuse transforms the classic Manhattan into something honeyed, herbal, and quietly sophisticated.

October 3, 2026