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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

Citrus Edge cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon twist, expressed and placed on rim
Flavor

Citrus Edge

This bracingly tart gin sour pairs bright lemon-lime citrus with Bénédictine's herbal complexity and an unexpected savory edge from celery bitters.

May 29, 2026
The Psychiatrist's Hour cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon twist
Pop Culture

The Psychiatrist's Hour

A cognac-based martini variation worthy of Frasier Crane himself, balancing warming brandy with dry sherry and honeyed Drambuie for sophisticated sipping.

May 28, 2026
The Golden Heretic cocktail in a coupe garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Explorer's Lab

The Golden Heretic

What happens when you flip the script and make Strega the star instead of a modifier? This experimental cocktail breaks the rules to find out.

May 27, 2026
Evening Garden cocktail in a coupe garnished with edible flower or lemon twist
Zero Proof

Evening Garden

Cold-brewed black tea meets spiced honey and bright citrus in this sophisticated mocktail that's complex enough for any evening.

May 26, 2026
Green Glow cocktail in a collins garnished with cucumber wheel, mint sprig, lime wheel
The Vibe

Green Glow

A probiotic-packed highball with cucumber, mint, and ginger kombucha that tastes like wellness actually feels good.

May 25, 2026
Jardin d'Hiver cocktail in a highball garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and lemon twist
Occasions

Jardin d'Hiver

This French-inspired highball pairs Suze's bold gentian bitterness with honeyed Lillet Blanc for an aperitif that actually stimulates your appetite before dinner.

May 24, 2026
Afternoon Reverie cocktail in a wine glass garnished with grapefruit wheel
Weekly

Afternoon Reverie

A softer, more nuanced take on the spritz formula with Lillet Blanc and amaro. Bittersweet and refreshing without the prosecco buzz.

May 23, 2026
Vapor Garden cocktail in a coupe garnished with edible flower (pansy or viola) floated on surface
Explorer's Lab

Vapor Garden

A sous vide botanical martini that's equal parts tea ceremony and mad science. Fair warning: this one's untested and gloriously experimental.

May 22, 2026
Sakura Sunrise cocktail in a coupe garnished with Fresh shiso or mint leaf, slapped
Seasonal

Sakura Sunrise

This Japanese-inspired sour uses yuzu's floral citrus notes and Lillet Blanc to create something brighter and more interesting than your standard vodka cocktail.

May 21, 2026
Blood Orange Aperitivo cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with orange wheel and fresh rosemary sprig
Occasions

Blood Orange Aperitivo

This riff on the Aperol spritz adds blood orange juice and rhubarb bitters for deeper flavor and that signature ruby glow.

May 20, 2026
Tradewind Serenade cocktail in a double old-fashioned garnished with Fresh mint sprig and lime wheel
Flavor

Tradewind Serenade

Aged Jamaican rum meets orgeat and passion fruit in this tropical sipper that balances nutty sweetness with bright citrus and subtle spice.

May 19, 2026
Harvest Moon Punch cocktail in a punch bowl with punch cups or rocks glasses garnished with thin apple slices and star anise pods
The Vibe

Harvest Moon Punch

This bourbon and apple cider punch ditches predictable cinnamon for star anise and cardamom, creating a Friendsgiving sipper that's actually interesting.

May 18, 2026