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The Cocktail Journal

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

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263 recipes

Ginger Bloom cocktail in a highball garnished with lemon wheel and candied ginger on a pick
The Vibe

Ginger Bloom

A low-proof highball that combines blanc vermouth, ginger liqueur, and tonic water for a bright, spicy sipper you can enjoy all afternoon.

June 13, 2026
Garden Clarity cocktail in a Collins garnished with Basil sprig and thin cucumber ribbon
Zero Proof

Garden Clarity

This cucumber-basil highball proves that zero-proof drinks can be just as complex and satisfying as their boozy counterparts, with fresh herbs and botanical depth in every sip.

June 12, 2026
Soleil Rouge cocktail in a champagne flute garnished with Thin blood orange wheel
Food Pairing

Soleil Rouge

This sophisticated mimosa variation swaps regular OJ for ruby-red blood orange juice and adds Lillet Blanc for honeyed complexity that pairs beautifully with brunch.

June 11, 2026
The Diplomat's Reserve cocktail in a coupe or rocks garnished with orange peel twist
Occasions

The Diplomat's Reserve

Split-base rum and cognac with crème de noyau create a spirit-forward sipper that impresses without trying too hard.

June 10, 2026
Garden Cooler cocktail in a highball garnished with cucumber ribbon and mint sprig
Seasonal

Garden Cooler

This vodka highball combines cucumber, mint, and lime with a hint of sea salt for a refreshing drink that's light, bright, and seriously cooling.

June 9, 2026
Tradewind Cooler cocktail in a rocks garnished with Pineapple wedge and lime wheel
Flavor

Tradewind Cooler

The classic tiki trinity of almond, lime, and rum gets a Caribbean spice upgrade with amaretto and falernum standing in for orgeat.

June 8, 2026
The Aperitivo Zero cocktail in a rocks garnished with Orange peel, expressed and dropped in
Zero Proof

The Aperitivo Zero

The Negroni's brilliance isn't the alcohol. It's the bitter-sweet-botanical balance that makes it compelling, and this zero-proof version captures exactly that.

June 7, 2026
Emerald Sour cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel
Flavor

Emerald Sour

Green Chartreuse can overwhelm a cocktail, but the Emerald Sour finds the sweet spot with bright lemon, smooth honey, and just enough gin to keep things grounded.

June 6, 2026
Sunset Fade cocktail in a highball garnished with Grapefruit wheel and rosemary sprig
Seasonal

Sunset Fade

This bittersweet highball captures golden hour in a glass with Aperol, grapefruit, and botanical gin topped with bubbles.

June 5, 2026
The Umami Sunset cocktail in a double old-fashioned garnished with Candied bacon strip and fresh blackberry
Explorer's Lab

The Umami Sunset

Bourbon meets white miso and blackberry in this experimental cocktail that dares to blur the line between savory and sweet. For the brave and curious only.

June 4, 2026
Golden Reverie cocktail in a coupe garnished with orange peel
Occasions

Golden Reverie

This stirred sipper combines aged rum's caramel warmth with silky orgeat and Italian amaro for a drink that tastes like liquid luxury.

June 3, 2026
Smoke & Mirrors cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit peel
Explorer's Lab

Smoke & Mirrors

A bold experiment pairing mezcal's smoke with cognac's richness through Bénédictine's herbal magic. This might be genius or madness.

June 2, 2026