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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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262 recipes

Fiesta Blanca cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit twist
Weekly

Fiesta Blanca

This fizzy tequila highball combines bright grapefruit and lime with a hint of floral crème de violette for the ultimate Friday wind-down drink.

October 2, 2026
Orchard & Oak cocktail in a coupe garnished with Thin pear slice and walnut half
Seasonal

Orchard & Oak

Pear and walnut meet aged rum and amaro in this rustic autumn cocktail that balances sweet fruit with earthy, bittersweet complexity.

October 1, 2026
Velvet Repose cocktail in a nick & nora garnished with orange peel and freshly grated nutmeg
Occasions

Velvet Repose

This silky port cocktail layers chocolate, herbal bitters, and warming spice into the ultimate wind-down drink for peaceful evenings.

September 30, 2026
Autumn Orchard cocktail in a coupe garnished with Thin pear slice and light dusting of cinnamon
Seasonal

Autumn Orchard

This Calvados sour combines apple brandy, pear liqueur, maple syrup, and allspice dram for a cocktail that captures the essence of walking through an autumn orchard.

September 29, 2026
Sunset Frizzante cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Occasions

Sunset Frizzante

The Sunset Frizzante takes the classic Aperol Spritz and adds botanical depth from Cocchi Americano and bright grapefruit juice for a more complex Italian aperitivo.

September 28, 2026
Green Morning Spritz cocktail in a coupe garnished with fresh thyme sprig and expressed grapefruit twist
Food Pairing

Green Morning Spritz

This citrusy gin fizz topped with Prosecco cuts through creamy avocado toast with bright grapefruit, herbal notes, and the perfect amount of bubbles.

September 27, 2026
Jalapeño Fire Margarita cocktail in a rocks glass garnished with Lime wheel and fresh jalapeño slice, optional Tajín rim
Food Pairing

Jalapeño Fire Margarita

This jalapeño margarita brings citrus, heat, and agave sweetness to match the spice and richness of your enchilada dinner.

September 26, 2026
Midnight Garden cocktail in a rocks garnished with Orange peel and Luxardo cherry
Zero Proof

Midnight Garden

This alcohol-free Old Fashioned riff uses black tea and botanicals to create the same brooding, bittersweet complexity you crave from the original.

September 25, 2026
Golden Isle Reverie cocktail in a tiki mug or double old fashioned garnished with edible orchid, pineapple fronds, and lime wheel
History

Golden Isle Reverie

A golden age tiki cocktail that proves the classics weren't just about the garnish. Two aged rums, tropical fruit, and a whisper of absinthe create serious complexity.

September 24, 2026
Backstage Pass cocktail in a double old-fashioned garnished with brandied cherry and orange peel twist
Pop Culture

Backstage Pass

This rye old-fashioned channels classic rock energy with Cherry Heering, maraschino, and chocolate bitters for a bold, layered sipper with serious after-hours appeal.

September 23, 2026
Fireside Toddy cocktail in a Irish coffee mug or toddy glass garnished with Lemon wheel studded with cloves and a cinnamon stick
Seasonal

Fireside Toddy

A warming whiskey toddy with homemade honey-ginger cordial that keeps the spirit front and center while delivering serious cold-weather comfort.

September 22, 2026
Tropical Sunset Fizz cocktail in a highball garnished with Passion fruit half and lime wheel, or fresh mint sprig
Zero Proof

Tropical Sunset Fizz

Tart passion fruit meets creamy coconut in this sparkling tropical mocktail that's genuinely complex and satisfying, no alcohol needed.

September 21, 2026