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Cocktail of the Day
18 September 2026
Today is A day to remember Jimi Hendrix, so we are drinking a Rock 'n' Rye.
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
The Aftermath
Most bartenders would stir this cocktail, as per Robin's original recipe. However, when shaken, this cocktail develops an attractive foamy head and a creamy
Difford's House
My old tom gin version of the classic Holland House, mostly leaning on the recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.
Tango (by Mattia Capezzuoli)
A Cleansing riff on a Paloma with subtle bittersweetness.
Macka
A long fruity drink for parched palates. Reminiscent of a Pimm's Cup.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
An easy-drinking tequila sour, transformed by bittersweet aperitivo liqueur, fresh strawberry and a dash of spicy bitters.
Pancho Villa (contemporary long version)
Fruity, yet balanced and well-weighted with just enough spirituous bite. Rum acts as a base while gin lightens and lifts.
Ponte Vecchio
A delicately bittersweet Italian brandy and grappa Boulevardier with amaro liqueur and vermouth amaro.
Bow and Arrow
Tropical but far from sweet, led by an interplay between mezcal, pineapple and lime, spiced by cinnamon, with bourbon providing this sour's underlying
Flyby
Lavender liqueur replaces crème de violette in this riff on an Aviation.
Bait 'n' Switch
A Pineapple Mezcal Margarita with chili and cinnamon spice.
Fizz Italiano
A superbly refreshing, bittersweet, zesty fizz.
Isle of Islay
A Penicillin turned Tiki.
Lavender & Honey Daiquiri
One of those cocktails that delivers exactly as its name suggests.
Lucky Lily Margarita
Spicy tequila and pineapple tingle with balance and flavour.
