The Cocktail Journal

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

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263 recipes

Andalusian Welcome cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel twist
Food Pairing

Andalusian Welcome

This bone-dry sherry cocktail brings saline minerality and herbal bitterness to match the funk and fat of your best cheese board.

June 25, 2026
Coming of Age cocktail in a champagne flute garnished with lemon twist
The Vibe

Coming of Age

This Champagne fizz adds cognac and lemon to the classic Kir Royale, creating a first legal drink actually worth remembering.

June 24, 2026
Everything Everywhere All at Once cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon twist and black sesame seeds floated on surface
Pop Culture

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Inspired by the multiverse-hopping film, this Cognac cocktail layers sake, fig, black tea, and everything bagel sesame seeds into one surprisingly harmonious drink.

June 23, 2026
Tradewind Serenade cocktail in a tiki mug garnished with pineapple fronds and edible orchid
Seasonal

Tradewind Serenade

This tiki cocktail showcases funky Jamaican rum with almond orgeat, passion fruit, and lime over mountains of crushed ice.

June 22, 2026
Sunset Pause Spritz cocktail in a large wine glass or highball garnished with Grapefruit peel twist and optional fresh lavender sprig
The Vibe

Sunset Pause Spritz

A low-ABV Aperol spritz with grapefruit and honey-lavender syrup for when happy hour calls for something gentler and more contemplative.

June 21, 2026
Crimson Horizon cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit peel
Seasonal

Crimson Horizon

This bittersweet highball captures golden hour in a glass with Campari, fresh grapefruit, and Lillet Blanc for a crisp, sophisticated sipper.

June 20, 2026
The Distinguished cocktail in a coupe garnished with expressed lemon peel
Holiday

The Distinguished

A cognac-based twist on the Old-Fashioned with rye whiskey and Bénédictine. Smooth, spicy, and sophisticated enough for the dad who appreciates the good stuff.

June 19, 2026
The Distinguished Father cocktail in a coupe garnished with orange peel
Holiday

The Distinguished Father

This cognac sipper combines Yellow Chartreuse and white crème de cacao for a spirit-forward cocktail that's refined without being stuffy.

June 18, 2026
The Metropolitan cocktail in a coupe garnished with Lemon peel, expressed and draped over rim
Holiday

The Metropolitan

This cognac-based cocktail brings together herbal amaro, maraschino liqueur, and Peychaud's bitters for a sophisticated sipper Dad will actually appreciate.

June 17, 2026
Umami Old Fashioned cocktail in a rocks garnished with Pickled ginger ribbon and black sesame seeds
Explorer's Lab

Umami Old Fashioned

White miso, mirin, and sesame oil replace the traditional Old Fashioned components. An experiment for the brave and curious.

June 16, 2026
Cevichero cocktail in a coupe or rocks glass garnished with aji amarillo powder dusted on foam
Food Pairing

Cevichero

A Pisco Sour variation designed to complement ceviche instead of competing with it, featuring grapefruit, orange flower water, and aji amarillo.

June 15, 2026
The Dude Abides cocktail in a rocks garnished with None - The Dude keeps it simple
Pop Culture

The Dude Abides

The Dude's White Russian gets an upgrade with hazelnut liqueur and cold brew, adding nutty depth while keeping that same easygoing spirit.

June 14, 2026