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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

The Fromager cocktail in a coupe garnished with brandied cherry
Food Pairing

The Fromager

This low-proof sipper was designed specifically to complement aged cheeses, with nutty walnut liqueur and savory fino sherry that mirror the complexity on your cheese board.

September 20, 2026
Nocciola Espresso cocktail in a coupe garnished with 3 espresso beans arranged in a line
Food Pairing

Nocciola Espresso

This hazelnut-laced espresso martini variation brings caramelized, nutty flavors to the dessert course. Think liquid tiramisu with a sophisticated edge.

September 19, 2026
The Midnight Rendezvous cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel
History

The Midnight Rendezvous

This Prohibition-era rye sour balances bold whiskey with honey and lemon, while Bénédictine and absinthe add mysterious herbal notes that speakeasy patrons would have loved.

September 18, 2026
Ginger Throne cocktail in a rocks garnished with candied ginger on a pick
Flavor

Ginger Throne

Fresh ginger juice brings serious heat to this rye-based sipper, backed by Bénédictine's honeyed herbs and Montenegro's bittersweet depth.

September 13, 2026
Harvest Moon Punch cocktail in a punch cup or rocks glass garnished with Fresh apple slices and cranberries floated on top
The Vibe

Harvest Moon Punch

This bourbon and apple cider punch brings warming spices and maple sweetness to your Friendsgiving table, with minimal bartending required.

September 12, 2026
Fiesta Rosa cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit wheel and dried hibiscus flower
Weekly

Fiesta Rosa

This tequila sour gets a festive upgrade with hibiscus and grapefruit, creating a gorgeous pink cocktail that's tart, floral, and ready for the weekend.

September 11, 2026
The Fifth Avenue Manhattan cocktail in a coupe garnished with Luxardo cherry
History

The Fifth Avenue Manhattan

This lighter Manhattan variation swaps sweet vermouth for blanc and adds Bénédictine, creating a more floral, honeyed take on the classic without losing its spirit-forward soul.

September 10, 2026
Antilles Nocturne cocktail in a coupe garnished with Brandied cherry
Seasonal

Antilles Nocturne

A spirit-forward sipper that brings Manhattan sophistication to aged Caribbean rum, with warming allspice and cardamom for cold nights.

September 9, 2026
Torched Sugar cocktail in a coupe garnished with Torched demerara sugar crust on half a lemon wheel
Food Pairing

Torched Sugar

This amaretto dessert cocktail mirrors crème brûlée's caramelized richness with a theatrical torched sugar garnish that delivers that signature satisfying crack.

September 8, 2026
Purple Haze cocktail in a coupe garnished with Fresh shiso leaf floated on top
Explorer's Lab

Purple Haze

A lavender-hued gin sour built around Japanese shiso, an herb that tastes like mint, basil, and anise had a wild night together.

September 7, 2026
The Sterling cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel
Pop Culture

The Sterling

A sophisticated mashup of cognac and rye whiskey with Bénédictine and absinthe that channels the bold, complex spirit of Mad Men era drinking.

September 6, 2026
Crimson Earth cocktail in a coupe garnished with fennel frond
Explorer's Lab

Crimson Earth

Beet juice, gin, and black pepper walk into a bar. This experimental sour is either brilliant or bonkers, and there's only one way to find out.

September 5, 2026