Julep

The Cocktail Journal

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

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94 recipes

Yuzu Sunrise cocktail in a coupe garnished with expressed grapefruit peel
Seasonal

Yuzu Sunrise

Yuzu brings an aromatic complexity that makes other citrus jealous. This gin sour balances tart Japanese citrus with bittersweet grapefruit and creamy vanilla.

March 13, 2026
Alla Gricia cocktail in a coupe garnished with freshly cracked black pepper and small parmesan crisp on rim
Food Pairing

Alla Gricia

This savory vermouth flip mirrors carbonara's creamy, peppery soul with egg white texture, fino sherry's nutty depth, and a parmesan crisp garnish.

March 12, 2026
La Bodega cocktail in a coupe garnished with Marcona almond on a pick or green olive
Food Pairing

La Bodega

A nutty, bone-dry sherry cocktail designed specifically to complement cheese and charcuterie boards without overwhelming them.

March 11, 2026
Garden Vigil cocktail in a coupe garnished with fresh rosemary sprig, expressed and placed across the rim
Flavor

Garden Vigil

Fresh rosemary transforms gin into something contemplative in this aromatic martini variation, where Lillet Blanc and Bénédictine add layers of herbal complexity.

March 10, 2026
Citrus Bloom Tonic cocktail in a highball garnished with lemon wheel
Weekly

Citrus Bloom Tonic

A gin and tonic that's bright, floral, and actually interesting. Lillet Blanc and honey syrup turn a simple highball into something worth savoring.

March 9, 2026
Center Stage cocktail in a coupe garnished with expressed grapefruit peel
The Vibe

Center Stage

Smoky mezcal and herbal Chartreuse come together in a bold, citrus-bright sour that refuses to be background noise.

March 8, 2026
Bitter Garden cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Occasions

Bitter Garden

This Aperol-based sour balances bitter orange with lavender and Lillet Blanc for an aperitif that's both sophisticated and genuinely appetite-stimulating.

March 7, 2026
Sunrise on the Pacific cocktail in a coupe garnished with thin grapefruit wheel or yuzu zest twist
Seasonal

Sunrise on the Pacific

This gin sour combines rare yuzu with grapefruit and gentian liqueur for a bittersweet citrus cocktail that's anything but ordinary.

March 6, 2026
The Crescent Revival cocktail in a rocks garnished with lemon twist
History

The Crescent Revival

This split-base riff on the Sazerac combines cognac and rye whiskey, bridging the cocktail's evolution from grape to grain with an absinthe rinse and orange bitters.

March 5, 2026
Island Reverie cocktail in a tiki mug or double old-fashioned garnished with passion fruit half, edible orchid, and fresh mint sprig
Flavor

Island Reverie

Fresh passion fruit pulp meets funky aged rum in this tiki drink that's tart, tropical, and seriously spirit-forward.

March 4, 2026
Electric Starter cocktail in a highball garnished with lime wheel
The Vibe

Electric Starter

This vodka highball captures the best of energy drink flavors with real cold brew coffee, tart lime, and a neon-bright finish that gets the party started right.

March 3, 2026
Clarified Autumn Reverie cocktail in a rocks garnished with expressed lemon peel and thin pear slice
Explorer's Lab

Clarified Autumn Reverie

A milk-clarified cognac punch with black tea, pear, and cinnamon that's either revolutionary or ridiculous. Only one way to find out.

March 2, 2026