Cocktail of the Day
17 July 2026

Today is Punch Magazine's birthday, so we are drinking a Fish House Punch.

Daiquiri cocktail

The Daiquiri has been my go-to cocktail and the cocktail I judge bartenders by since 1997. It is one of my Magnificent Seven Cocktails and worthy of celebration

Ketel One Barcelona Martini Cocktail Route

Throughout July, Ketel One brings its popular Martini Cocktail Route to Barcelona, showcasing the versatility of the iconic cocktail, the cocktail Ketel

Difford's Fruit Cup No.1 (gin based & Pimm's Cup-like)

This long, refreshing, fruity cocktail mimics the characteristics of a Pimm's Cup but with the punch and fullness flavour, reminiscent of distant decades

Cucumber Margarita

A classic Margarita freshened by the addition of cucumber. (Coriander bitters add depth of flavour and balance if you have them.) I tried this served over

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Your chili, how thick your slice, and whether you remove the seeds, will all impact how spicy your Cucumber Martini is. I like mine, seeds-in spicy. The

Midnight

Lovers of Scotch whisky and Chartreuse should only consider this spirit-forward, herbal cocktail. (It's more approachable when served in an old-fashioned

Peach & Basil Vodkatini

A fruity Vodkatini with the headline flavours of peach and basil, freshened by a splash of lemon juice, and subtly herbal vermouth.

Palermo'tini

Vodka-laced pineapple and vanilla with flavoursome balancing acidity provided by Sauvignon Blanc wine. This cocktail works without the muddled pineapple

Porto Tónico (White Port & Tonic)

Portugal's answer to the G&T is tasty, balanced, superbly refreshing and relatively low in alcohol.

Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is thought by many to have originated in Cuba, with sweetened coconut added in Puerto Rico during the 1950s/60s to create the popular

20 best Summer cocktails

When it comes to cocktails, summer screams Sex on the Beach, or at least fruit-forward rather than spirit-forward, more refreshing cocktails, but not necessarily

Latin Trifecta

A tequila-laced, herbal, after-dinner/late-night sipper. I've tried this cocktail with blanco, reposado and añejo tequilas, and while I like the freshness

Black Prince

A Rum Manhattan with a dark, bittersweet side.

Cobra Clutch

This is a particularly venomous, herbal, mezcal-laced Cobra, but its bite is subdued by the chill and dilution of crushed ice. However, beware its delicious

Dovetail

A Paloma-inspired (Paloma is Spanish for dove) riff on a Hemingway Special Daiquiri.

Tomato Bamboo

This cocktail takes the classic Bamboo to new levels of savoury deliciousness.

Roasted Duck Dirty Vodkatini

Why settle for a mere Dirty Vodkatini when you can have a Roasted Duck Dirty Vodkatini?

Gillette – Chicago Style

This dry, spirit-forward Gin Sour is considered a predecessor to the modern Gimlet.

Elder & Wiser

Apple and elderflower are flavours that blend harmoniously with bourbon whiskey.

Major Bailey

As Trader Vic says of this gin-based Julep, This is a hell of a drink.

Major Bailey No. 2

A rum-based Major Bailey charged with a full shot of pineapple juice and triple sec. Beware, this cocktail packs a three-shot punch.

Mojito cocktail

This Cuban cousin of the Mint Julep is classically rum-based but now there's even an Absinthe Mojito amidst the wide range of riff and variations.

Cointreau Spicy

Launched in June 2026, Cointreau Spicy is a flavoured expression of the leading triple sec brand, combining Cointreau's signature sweet and bitter orange