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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

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned cocktail in a rocks garnished with orange peel
History

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

This modern Old Fashioned trades simple syrup for demerara and adds Amaro Montenegro's honeyed bitterness. Optional applewood smoke makes it unforgettable.

July 7, 2026
Sunset Orchard cocktail in a Collins garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and apricot wheel
Seasonal

Sunset Orchard

Fresh apricot and peach liqueur layer stone fruit sweetness over bourbon's warmth in this fizzy backyard sipper that captures summer at its peak.

July 6, 2026
Island Mirage cocktail in a tiki mug or hurricane glass garnished with Fresh pineapple wedge, toasted coconut flakes, cocktail umbrella
Zero Proof

Island Mirage

This tiki-inspired mocktail combines coconut, pineapple, and amaretto syrup for a tropical drink that's rich, refreshing, and completely alcohol-free.

July 5, 2026
Star-Spangled Cooler cocktail in a Collins garnished with Fresh watermelon wedge and mint sprig
Holiday

Star-Spangled Cooler

This fizzy watermelon and mint cooler brings fresh fruit flavor and patriotic colors to your Fourth of July celebration without the heavy sweetness.

July 4, 2026
Stars & Stripes Colada cocktail in a hurricane glass garnished with strawberry slice, fresh blueberries, and cocktail umbrella or flag pick
Holiday

Stars & Stripes Colada

This layered tropical stunner combines fresh strawberries, coconut cream, and blueberries for a patriotic drink that tastes as good as it looks.

July 3, 2026
Stars & Stripes Cooler cocktail in a Collins garnished with watermelon wedge and mint sprig
Holiday

Stars & Stripes Cooler

This Fourth of July cooler ditches the food coloring for fresh watermelon, mint, and a splash of crème de violette that creates natural patriotic colors.

July 2, 2026
Orchard Sunset cocktail in a highball garnished with Fresh thyme sprig and peach slice
Seasonal

Orchard Sunset

This bourbon highball captures peak summer stone fruits in a glass, with muddled apricots and plums brightened by lemon and honey.

July 1, 2026
Garden Cooler cocktail in a highball garnished with cucumber wheel and fresh mint sprig
Seasonal

Garden Cooler

This vodka cooler combines muddled cucumber and mint with lime and a secret pinch of salt for a refreshing drink that tastes like summer should.

June 30, 2026
Crimson Twilight cocktail in a highball garnished with grapefruit wheel and rosemary sprig
Seasonal

Crimson Twilight

This bittersweet highball pairs Campari's bold orange bite with bright citrus, gentle ginger warmth, and effervescent grapefruit soda for the ultimate sunset sipper.

June 29, 2026
Sunset Spritz cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with grapefruit peel twist
Seasonal

Sunset Spritz

An Aperol Spritz with more personality. Fresh grapefruit and Cocchi Americano add layers of bitter citrus complexity to this sparkling Italian highball.

June 28, 2026
Velvet Repose cocktail in a coupe garnished with Orange peel (expressed and discarded) and freshly grated nutmeg
Occasions

Velvet Repose

Ruby port meets cognac and chocolate in this gentle, aromatic nightcap that clocks in around 16-18% ABV. Built for peaceful endings to long days.

June 27, 2026
Black Walnut Manhattan cocktail in a coupe or rocks garnished with Luxardo cherry and expressed orange peel
Food Pairing

Black Walnut Manhattan

This savory Manhattan variation uses maple syrup and walnut bitters to complement the caramelized crust and rich flavors of a perfectly cooked steak.

June 26, 2026