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Cocktail of the Day
29 May 2026
Today is The day Everest was first summitted, so we are drinking a Mountain Man.
Pendennis Club Special
A gin-laced apricot flavoured sour.
Extra Time Martini
The two 45-minute halves, plus two 15-minute halves of a football (soccer) match that runs into extra time, translated into the proportions of a Martini.
VAR Martini
Inspired by football's controversial Video Assistant Referee and, fittingly, made with Vodka, Amontillado sherry and Rye whiskey, this Martini is just
Pineapple & Yuzu Meringue Sour
A tasty cocktail that befits its name, with coconut water quietly adding much.
Country Life No. 2
Rum adds a pleasing touch of funk to this Manhattan variation.
Clara Bow
A minty Whiskey Sour with hints of elderflower and grenadine adding fruitiness and colour.
Mad Hatter
A rye-laced sour set apart by anis and liquorice notes from absinthe, shaken with the other ingredients and floated on the cocktail.
The Eulogy
A arrack-based Last Word with Strega in place of Yellow Chartreuse and falernum in place of maraschino liqueur.
Detroit Martini No. 2
A minty fresh Vodkatini, although some will question the use of Martini in the name. However, I've added a splash of bianco vermouth to bring Dick Bradsell's
Belafonte (by Charlie Aisbury)
A delicious fizz invigorated sour, with fino sherry and Navy-strength gin interacting brilliantly.
Elk's Own
A port and whiskey sour, which works when you use a good tawny port, but doesn't work with a ruby port. The use of both bourbon and rye ensures a touch
Amaryllis
The classic combination of gin and vermouth with stone fruit flavour and aromatics.
Amaryllis Negroni
A balanced Negroni with amplified bittersweetness.
Bicycle Thief
Bittersweet and sour with gin-laced botanicals, cleansing zesty citrus and an enlivening splash of soda.
King Kong
A banana and rum-influenced bourbon Old Fashioned.
Californian Martini
A medium dry, fragrant, orange Martini
Reggae Rum Punch
Jamaicans have a sweet tooth and love their rum. This drink combines sweetness, potent rum, and generous fruit.
