Cocktail of the Day
2 October 2026
Today is National Name Your Car Day, so we are drinking a Buttercup.
Lemon Drop Martini
Sherbety lemon. Well-balanced and refreshing, but not really a Martini.
Spicy Elderflower Margarita
Elderflower and chili spice lead this Margarita, but tequila is given space to shine.
Tailspin
A Bijou with a red bitter liqueur rinse. Orange bitters might suggest an orange zest twist would better suit this cocktail, but the cleansing, drying influence
El Guapo
A brilliant, lightly chili-spiced, superbly refreshing, agave-laced cocktail.
Up To Date
A sherry-influenced Manhattan variation with cognac orange liqueur.
Pecan Pie Tai
The tiki classic reimagined with nutty pecan notes.
Creamy Pecan Pie
Whisky and vanilla vodka-laced creamy pecan pie flavours.
Bee's Knees (with rum & cream)
Indulge in rum-laced cream with subdued honey and orange.
Crossfire Hurricane Rum
Crossfire Hurricane is a Jamaican rum brand inspired by The Rolling Stones' connection with Jamaica, dating back to the early 1970s and spanning music,
Ketel One Martini Cocktail Route
Throughout October, Ketel One brings its popular Martini Cocktail Route to cities including Athens, Barcelona, Dubai, Edinburgh, London, Medellin, Milan
Italicus Cocktail Competition
As part of its ten-year anniversary celebrations, Italicus is challenging home cocktail enthusiasts to imagine a new way to spritz. The prize bundle includes
Desk Job
Characterful rums combine and shine in this Rum Manhattan.
Long Martini
This Martini might be lengthened with lemonade, but it retains the essence of a proper Dry Martini, both in flavour and punch. As with a Martini, the serving
Pompanski Martini
Zesty with the sharp freshness of grapefruit and a hint of orange, rounded with dry vermouth.
Geisha Martini
A Vodka Martini given a Japanese influence with sake and Japanese whisky. Omit the sugar syrup if you like your Martinis bone dry.
Sangaree
A light summertime aperitivo.
Port Sangaree
When perfect dilution is achieved, a Port Sangree is delicious, and that requires good cubed ice, cold dry crushed ice, and powdered sugar. Even a rich
Gin Sangaree (Sangre)
Diluted and sweetened gin tastes great. Not many know that!
Port & Gin Sangaree
Sweetened gin and port wine are a tasty combination. Don't be tempted to use sugar syrup in place of powdered sugar, or your cocktail will be overly diluted.
Negroni Cocktail
One of, if not the simplest of classic cocktails has formed the base for so many contemporary variations.
Beach House
Reminiscent of a Naked & Famous turned tropical.
Borough
A Manhattan variation created to help promote US-made Dubonnet Rouge, but is best made with French Dubonnet Red, or indeed another red quinquina.
Roman Punch
This recipe (by yours truly in August 2026) combines elements from various vintage Roman Punch recipes to produce a cooling fruity sour laced with cognac
