Julep

The Cocktail Journal

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

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176 recipes

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
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