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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

The Diplomat's Reserve cocktail in a coupe or rocks garnished with orange peel twist
Occasions

The Diplomat's Reserve

Split-base rum and cognac with crème de noyau create a spirit-forward sipper that impresses without trying too hard.

June 10, 2026
Garden Cooler cocktail in a highball garnished with cucumber ribbon and mint sprig
Seasonal

Garden Cooler

This vodka highball combines cucumber, mint, and lime with a hint of sea salt for a refreshing drink that's light, bright, and seriously cooling.

June 9, 2026
Tradewind Cooler cocktail in a rocks garnished with Pineapple wedge and lime wheel
Flavor

Tradewind Cooler

The classic tiki trinity of almond, lime, and rum gets a Caribbean spice upgrade with amaretto and falernum standing in for orgeat.

June 8, 2026
The Aperitivo Zero cocktail in a rocks garnished with Orange peel, expressed and dropped in
Zero Proof

The Aperitivo Zero

The Negroni's brilliance isn't the alcohol. It's the bitter-sweet-botanical balance that makes it compelling, and this zero-proof version captures exactly that.

June 7, 2026
Emerald Sour cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel
Flavor

Emerald Sour

Green Chartreuse can overwhelm a cocktail, but the Emerald Sour finds the sweet spot with bright lemon, smooth honey, and just enough gin to keep things grounded.

June 6, 2026
Sunset Fade cocktail in a highball garnished with Grapefruit wheel and rosemary sprig
Seasonal

Sunset Fade

This bittersweet highball captures golden hour in a glass with Aperol, grapefruit, and botanical gin topped with bubbles.

June 5, 2026
The Umami Sunset cocktail in a double old-fashioned garnished with Candied bacon strip and fresh blackberry
Explorer's Lab

The Umami Sunset

Bourbon meets white miso and blackberry in this experimental cocktail that dares to blur the line between savory and sweet. For the brave and curious only.

June 4, 2026
Golden Reverie cocktail in a coupe garnished with orange peel
Occasions

Golden Reverie

This stirred sipper combines aged rum's caramel warmth with silky orgeat and Italian amaro for a drink that tastes like liquid luxury.

June 3, 2026
Smoke & Mirrors cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit peel
Explorer's Lab

Smoke & Mirrors

A bold experiment pairing mezcal's smoke with cognac's richness through Bénédictine's herbal magic. This might be genius or madness.

June 2, 2026
Sukhothai Manhattan cocktail in a coupe garnished with Thai basil leaf and toasted coconut flake
Explorer's Lab

Sukhothai Manhattan

A speculative Manhattan rebuilt with Thai ingredients: coconut cream, tamarind, and Thai spices. Could be genius or gloriously weird.

June 1, 2026
Soleil Rouge cocktail in a champagne flute garnished with blood orange wheel on rim
Food Pairing

Soleil Rouge

This blood orange fizz transforms the standard mimosa into something worth talking about, with crème de cassis adding ruby depth to winter citrus.

May 31, 2026
Umami Dawn cocktail in a coupe garnished with Slapped shiso leaf laid across the surface
Explorer's Lab

Umami Dawn

An experimental sour that fully integrates white miso into the shaker. This could be brilliant or bizarre, and there's only one way to find out.

May 30, 2026