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Cocktail of the Day
17 July 2026
Today is Punch Magazine's birthday, so we are drinking a Fish House Punch.
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.
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.
