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Cocktail of the Day
9 May 2026

Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day, so we are drinking a The Lone Ranger.

Parcel Paper

A riff on a Paper Plane named for its colour. This rye whisky-laced cocktail is bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour, with lemon and orange zestiness.

Totally Tropical Mai Tai

Rum-laced tropical flavours, gently enlivened with Caribbean all-spice pimento dram.

Inca

The aromatic oils from the orange zest twist are a critical element of this finely balanced and delicate vintage cocktail. Best made with a gin with some

Pago Pago

A Pineapple Daiquiri A Pineapple Daiquiri with two liqueurs contributing herbal chocolatey flavours. (If you only have pineapple juice rather than fresh

Pan Am

This citrusy aperitivo has an attractive tartness balanced by rich almond syrup.

The Saint

A riff on the classic Brown Derby, this is a refreshing bourbon sour with zesty citrus and subtle warming earthy ginger.

Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet

A generous measure of vermouth to two of gin, hence this two-to-one formular Martini is known as a 'Wet'.

Escalator

Orchard fruitiness with light grassiness. Easy sipping and relatively low in alcohol strength.

Valkyrie

A rich vanilla, sweet 'n' sour frappé.

Limoncello Spritz

Zesty, almost creamy, lemon enlivened with fizz.

Pina Colada

This fruity, rum-laced cocktail screams for a hot summer's day and a laidback vibe. Too much ice blended into this cocktail detracts from its creaminess.

Pina Colada (Difford's recipe)

A splash of agricole rum adds flavoursome funk, lime adds a citrusy bite, while a splash of fresh cream adds indulgent creaminess to this Piña Colada.