Refills can be purchased at Downton Brewery, Dark Revolution Brewery (Old Sarum Airfield), Healthy Living (Devizes) & Regent Tailoring in Salisbury.

Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs

Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.

Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs

Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.

FUN FACT

THE MARTINI

During the Prohibition era in the United States, the Martini gained popularity due to its strong flavour and ability to mask the taste of bootlegged alcohol. It became the iconic symbol of rebellion and sophistication.

  • HEAT WAVE NEGRONI

    HEAT WAVE NEGRONI

    Our Heatwave Negroni is a refreshing twist on the White Negroni—a modern reimagining of the classic Negroni that, while it feels timeless, only emerged in the early 2000s. We’ve taken...

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  • Gin Sour, Lime, Basil, Egg White, Wiltshire

    Green Wing Sour

    Sour cocktails are among the oldest and most enduring styles in the world of mixology, tracing their roots back to the 18th century. Originally developed by sailors who mixed citrus...

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  • Apple, Bustard Cobbler, Downton Distillery

    BUSTARD COBBLER

    This time of year with everything fresh, new and green we adore the English Garden cocktail, for its refreshing and floral flavours. It made us sit back and think how...

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  • Bees Knees, Cocktail, Downton Distillery

    BEES KNEES

    The Bee's Knees cocktail is believed to have been created during the Prohibition era in the United States, around the 1920s. It is attributed to a bartender in New York...

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  • Rhubarb Sour, Cocktail, Great Bustard Gin, Wiltshire, Downton, Sour

    RHUBARB SOUR

    We love rhubarb, especially during the forced rhubarb season, which runs from January to early March, peaking in February. Grown in dark, heated sheds in the famous Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle...

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  • Grapefruit Hot Toddy, Downton Distillery

    Grapefruit & Ginger Hot Toddy

    This is a cocktail that’s perfect for surviving the last stretch of winter: the Grapefruit & Ginger Hot Toddy. This cozy drink is ideal for chilly weather, offering the comforting...

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  • Winter Jewel 75

    Winter Jewel 75

    Pomegranates are often called "winter jewels" because of their vibrant, jewel-like seeds, known as arils, which add a burst of colour and flavour to the colder months. Pomegranates thrive in...

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  • Cognac Cocktail, Snifter, Nocino, Dark as Night

    Dark As Night

    The Dark as Night cocktail, created at The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, is a rich, smooth nightcap that blends cognac with Cocchi Barolo Chinato (aromatised wine) and walnut...

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  • Martini, Insomniac, Hazelnut Vodka, Coffee, Downton Distillery

    The Insomniac Martini

    This cocktail might look like an Espresso Martini, as both cocktails are coffee-based but differ in ingredients, flavour profile, and presentation. The Insomniac cocktail is creamier and richer than the...

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  • Pear Gin Fizz, Downton Distillery

    Pear Gin Fizz

    Pears are the perfect autumn fruit, and their delicate sweetness pairs wonderfully with the herbal notes of our Great Bustard Gin. The warming spices of star anise and cardamom, along...

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  • Bee Sting, Lemon,  jalapeño, Cocktail, Downton Distillery

    Bee Sting

    The Bee Sting cocktail is a relatively modern creation that plays on the popularity of honey-based cocktails and the growing trend of incorporating spicy elements into drinks. Its history is...

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  • Great Bustard Gin, Blackberries, Jelly, Downton, Wiltshire, Gin

    Blackberry & Sparkling Rose Jelly

    With blackberries now in season and readily growing on the hedgerows we have designed a dessert that celebrate these sweet sharp berries. Modern research has highlighted the health benefits of...

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  • Enzoni, Negroni, Cockatil, Downton

    Enzoni

    The Enzoni cocktail is a modern twist on the classic Negroni, combining the bitterness of Campari with the refreshing taste of fresh grapes and the herbal notes of Great Bustard...

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  • English Garden, Cocktail, Elderflower, Sunday Brunch, Great Bustard Gin

    English Garden (Sunday Brunch)

    This was show cased on Sunday Brunch June 2024, by Olivier Ward. The exact origins of the English Garden cocktail are not well-documented, and there is no widely recognized single...

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  • Bicycle Thief Cocktail

    BICYCLE THIEF

    Originally on the menu at Dutch Kills, Long Island City, New York. It was created by Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin and Abraham Hawkins, quickly becoming a hit. The Bicycle Thief is a...

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  • PEGU CLUB

    PEGU CLUB

    The Pegu Club in Rangoon (now Yangon), Myanmar, was a British colonial officers' club established in the late 19th century. Named after the Pegu River, the club was located just...

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  • Aperol, Sour, Cocktail, Downton Distillery, Downton, Summer

    APEROL SOUR

    Aperol is a liqueur made from a blend of bitter and sweet oranges, herbs, and spices. It has a distinctive flavour profile that is both citrusy and slightly bitter. At...

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  • Bushwacker Cocktail, Chocolate and nuts

    Bushwacker

    With Easter upon us, we wanted to create something different celebrating both chocolate and our Hazelnut Vodka. Initially we started using the Hazelnut Alexander as a base, but research took...

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  • French Blonde, Cocktail, Downton Distillery

    French Blonde

    Rumoured to be Taylor Swift’s new favourite cocktail, we must love this too. Fresh, lightly sweet, and not overly strong, this drink combines grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur (typically St-Germain), Lillet...

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  • Negroni Sour

    Negroni Sour

    History informs us that drink originated from Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite...

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  • Hazelnut Alexander

    Hazelnut Alexander

    This is another brand-new cocktail created by the talented Ben Morley. It is a twist on the Brandy Alexander, using our Hazelnut Vodka. This has been created for Christmas and...

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  • Virgina Creeper, Ben Moley, Blackberry, Orange Liqeuer

    Virginia Creeper

    Designed last month, this is a brand-new cocktail created by the talented Ben Morley a part time mixologist, who came to the distillery to both visit and create a series...

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  • Cocktail, Downton Distillery, Apple Cinnamon Smash

    Spiced Apple Ginger Smash

    With evenings closing in, this is a great autumnal signature serve using cider, freshly picked apples with the warming tones of cinnamon. A ‘smash’ involves both muddling and shaking the...

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  • Rocket & Fennel Gimlet

    Rocket & Fennel Gimlet

    Our garden has provided a lot this year in terms of fruit and vegetables. This cocktail celebrates two of these, fennel and wild rockets. This is like the ‘Rocket Gimlet’...

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