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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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263 recipes

Island Drift cocktail in a tiki mug garnished with edible orchid, lime wheel, and fresh pineapple leaves
Seasonal

Island Drift

This tiki cocktail pairs funky Jamaican rum with creamy orgeat and bright lime for a tropical drink that's sweet, citrusy, and pleasantly spirit-forward.

August 12, 2026
Garden Cooler cocktail in a highball garnished with cucumber ribbon and fresh mint sprig
Seasonal

Garden Cooler

Fresh cucumber and mint meet vodka and lime in this seriously refreshing highball that actually cools you down on hot days.

August 11, 2026
Velvet Reverie cocktail in a coupe garnished with Freshly grated nutmeg
Occasions

Velvet Reverie

Ruby port meets cognac and dark chocolate in this warming nightcap that turns contemplative evening moments into something worth savoring slowly.

August 10, 2026
The Whodunit cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon twist
Pop Culture

The Whodunit

This cognac sour channels Knives Out energy with layers of Earl Grey, sherry, and Bénédictine. Every ingredient has something to hide.

August 9, 2026
Toast of the Morning cocktail in a champagne flute garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Food Pairing

Toast of the Morning

This sparkling gin fizz brings bright citrus and subtle bitter notes that cut right through rich, creamy avocado toast.

August 8, 2026
Twenty-One Royale cocktail in a champagne flute garnished with lemon twist and fresh blackberries on a cocktail pick
The Vibe

Twenty-One Royale

This Champagne cocktail turns the classic Kir Royale into a sophisticated celebration drink with gin, cassis, lemon, and Lillet Blanc for milestone moments.

August 7, 2026
Evening Repose cocktail in a rocks garnished with lemon peel, optionally with dried chamomile flowers
Occasions

Evening Repose

This whiskey sour variation brings chamomile's calming floral notes and maple's earthy sweetness together for a cocktail that helps you genuinely unwind.

August 6, 2026
The Bootlegger's Handshake cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon peel (expressed and discarded)
History

The Bootlegger's Handshake

Rye and applejack meet in this Prohibition-era cocktail that proves speakeasy bartenders knew their craft, even when working with whatever American spirits they could source.

August 5, 2026
Grove Sunrise Tonic cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit wheel and fresh thyme sprig
Zero Proof

Grove Sunrise Tonic

A sophisticated citrus highball that proves the best drinks have always been about balance and flavor, not alcohol content.

August 4, 2026
Tramonto Spritz cocktail in a wine glass garnished with fresh grapefruit wheel
Seasonal

Tramonto Spritz

This sunset-inspired spritz balances Campari's bold bitterness with fresh grapefruit and a splash of Cocchi Americano for wine-based depth.

August 3, 2026
Eggs Benny Mary cocktail in a highball garnished with crispy Canadian bacon strip, toasted English muffin crouton, lemon wheel, fresh tarragon sprig
Food Pairing

Eggs Benny Mary

This Bloody Mary riff captures eggs Benedict in cocktail form, complete with clarified butter standing in for hollandaise and tarragon bringing herbal elegance.

August 2, 2026
Garden of Hesperides cocktail in a coupe garnished with Small fresh rosemary sprig (clap between hands to release aromatics)
Flavor

Garden of Hesperides

When rosemary meets yellow Chartreuse and fresh grapefruit, you get a boldly herbal cocktail with serious Mediterranean character.

August 1, 2026