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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
Flavor

Citrus Edge

A bracingly tart gin sour where lemon and lime get sophisticated backup from Suze's bitter botanicals. Minimal sweetness keeps it bright and complex.

April 4, 2026
Pink Paloma Fresca cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit wheel and half salt rim
Weekly

Pink Paloma Fresca

This isn't your standard Paloma. Campari adds a sophisticated bitter edge and stunning pink color to tequila and fresh grapefruit.

April 3, 2026
Pressure Point cocktail in a coupe garnished with edible viola flower or dried lavender sprig
Explorer's Lab

Pressure Point

What happens when you sous vide Earl Grey into gin and add layers of lavender and violet? An experimental sour that's either genius or madness.

April 2, 2026
Carbonara Martini cocktail in a coupe garnished with Parmesan crisp on rim with cracked black pepper
Food Pairing

Carbonara Martini

A savory, vermouth-based martini designed to pair with creamy carbonara pasta, featuring fino sherry, olive oil, and a parmesan crisp garnish.

April 1, 2026
Barbie Dreamhouse cocktail in a coupe garnished with Fresh raspberry and edible rose petal
Pop Culture

Barbie Dreamhouse

This glamorous pink cocktail combines lychee, raspberry, and rose with Lillet Rosé for a drink that's as sophisticated as it is Instagram-worthy.

March 31, 2026
Backstage Pass cocktail in a Collins garnished with Luxardo cherry and lemon wheel
Pop Culture

Backstage Pass

A sophisticated riff on bourbon and cola with cherry depth, honeyed Scotch complexity, and enough layers to keep you coming back for another sip.

March 30, 2026
Ahumado Viejo cocktail in a double old fashioned garnished with Expressed orange peel
Food Pairing

Ahumado Viejo

A spirit-forward mezcal old-fashioned with dark chocolate and bitter notes that mirrors the complexity of perfectly charred beef.

March 29, 2026
Rhubarb Afternoon Spritz cocktail in a wine glass garnished with Grapefruit peel twist
Weekly

Rhubarb Afternoon Spritz

The Aperol spritz gets some backbone with tart rhubarb bitters and extra citrus bite, turning a poolside standard into something worth savoring slowly.

March 28, 2026
Carne Oscura cocktail in a rocks garnished with expressed orange peel
Food Pairing

Carne Oscura

This smoky mezcal old-fashioned with dark chocolate and chile heat is built specifically to complement charred beef and all its savory, umami glory.

March 27, 2026
Island Sunset Punch cocktail in a punch bowl (serves into punch cups or rocks glasses) garnished with pineapple wedges, orange wheels, fresh strawberries, maraschino cherries, and mint sprigs
Occasions

Island Sunset Punch

This crowd-pleasing rum punch uses aged and coconut rum with fresh passionfruit for a tropical drink that's actually balanced and delicious.

March 26, 2026
The Golden Rind cocktail in a coupe garnished with thin baked parmesan crisp and lemon twist
Explorer's Lab

The Golden Rind

What happens when you fat-wash amaro with brown butter and garnish a rum sour with parmesan? An experiment for the boldest home bartenders.

March 25, 2026
Citrus Grove Tonic cocktail in a highball garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and lemon wheel
Zero Proof

Citrus Grove Tonic

This citrus-forward highball proves that great drinks are built on flavor, not alcohol. Seedlip Grove meets honey, lavender, and fresh thyme for sophisticated sipping.

March 24, 2026