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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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176 recipes

Star-Spangled Cooler cocktail in a Collins garnished with Fresh watermelon wedge and mint sprig
Holiday

Star-Spangled Cooler

This fizzy watermelon and mint cooler brings fresh fruit flavor and patriotic colors to your Fourth of July celebration without the heavy sweetness.

July 4, 2026
Stars & Stripes Colada cocktail in a hurricane glass garnished with strawberry slice, fresh blueberries, and cocktail umbrella or flag pick
Holiday

Stars & Stripes Colada

This layered tropical stunner combines fresh strawberries, coconut cream, and blueberries for a patriotic drink that tastes as good as it looks.

July 3, 2026
Stars & Stripes Cooler cocktail in a Collins garnished with watermelon wedge and mint sprig
Holiday

Stars & Stripes Cooler

This Fourth of July cooler ditches the food coloring for fresh watermelon, mint, and a splash of crème de violette that creates natural patriotic colors.

July 2, 2026
Orchard Sunset cocktail in a highball garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and peach slice
Seasonal

Orchard Sunset

This bourbon highball captures peak summer stone fruits in a glass, with muddled apricots and plums brightened by lemon and honey.

July 1, 2026
Garden Cooler cocktail in a highball garnished with cucumber wheel and fresh mint sprig
Seasonal

Garden Cooler

This vodka cooler combines muddled cucumber and mint with lime and a secret pinch of salt for a refreshing drink that tastes like summer should.

June 30, 2026
Crimson Twilight cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit wheel and rosemary sprig
Seasonal

Crimson Twilight

This bittersweet highball pairs Campari's bold orange bite with bright citrus, gentle ginger warmth, and effervescent grapefruit soda for the ultimate sunset sipper.

June 29, 2026
Sunset Spritz cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Seasonal

Sunset Spritz

An Aperol Spritz with more personality. Fresh grapefruit and Cocchi Americano add layers of bitter citrus complexity to this sparkling Italian highball.

June 28, 2026
Velvet Repose cocktail in a coupe garnished with Orange peel (expressed and discarded) and freshly grated nutmeg
Occasions

Velvet Repose

Ruby port meets cognac and chocolate in this gentle, aromatic nightcap that clocks in around 16-18% ABV. Built for peaceful endings to long days.

June 27, 2026
Black Walnut Manhattan cocktail in a coupe or rocks garnished with Luxardo cherry and expressed orange peel
Food Pairing

Black Walnut Manhattan

This savory Manhattan variation uses maple syrup and walnut bitters to complement the caramelized crust and rich flavors of a perfectly cooked steak.

June 26, 2026
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