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From the Distillery

COCKTAILS

Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire exploring the craft, the landscape and the flavours that shape our spirits.

FROM THE DISTILLERY BAR

Each month, we create a new cocktail inspired by the season, the landscape and the spirits we make at Downton Distillery.

Some recipes revisit established classics. Others explore fresh ingredients, unusual flavour combinations and new ways to serve gin, vodka, liqueurs and eaux de vie. Every recipe includes clear measurements, practical techniques and guidance to help you make it confidently at home.

From crisp Martinis and refreshing summer serves to warming nightcaps and orchard-led cocktails, this is where we share what we are mixing behind the distillery bar.

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

A creamy off-white cocktail in a martini glass, garnished with a dusting of cinnamon and a slice of orange peel on the rim, set against a dark, blurred bar background.

RUM WALNUT ALEXANDER | NOCINO COCKTAIL

By Hugh Anderson

Our Rum Walnut Alexander combines aged rum, Downton Nocino and cream for a rich after-dinner cocktail. Maple sweetness, walnut and warming spice meet a fresh nutmeg finish.

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NEGRONI SVEGLIATO | GIN COCKTAIL - Downton Distillery UK

NEGRONI SVEGLIATO | GIN COCKTAIL

By Hugh Anderson

Discover our Negroni Svegliato recipe, combining Great Bustard Gin, Campari and coffee-brewed sweet vermouth for a rich, bittersweet twist on the classic Negroni.

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COCKTAILS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE ENJOYING

Discover the spirits, gifts and experiences frequently chosen together by our customers. From cocktail favourites and seasonal releases to tasting experiences and refill pouches, these are the combinations proving most popular across the distillery.

Wiltshire Downs, Sunset, ridge, botley farm, wiltshire, downs, farmland, blue skies
Wiltshire Downs, Sunset, ridge, botley farm, wiltshire, downs, farmland, blue skies

SUSTAINABILITY

OUR IMPACT

Creating a Greener Future, One Step at a Time

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South America, Torres del Paine, Chile, Hiking
South America, Torres del Paine, Chile, Hiking

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

DISCOVER PATAGONIA

Much of Patagonia remains pristine and untouched by human development, offering a chance to disconnect from the modern world and immerse back into the tranquility of nature.

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The Sardine Run, South Africa, Adventure of the month, Downton distillery
The Sardine Run, South Africa, Adventure of the month, Downton distillery

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

THE SARDINE RUN

The World's Greatest Migration.

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iCELAND, VALLEY, LAND, GORGE, WATERFALL, ICELAND, TRAVEL, STUNNING, DOWNTON
iCELAND, VALLEY, LAND, GORGE, WATERFALL, ICELAND, TRAVEL, STUNNING, DOWNTON

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

ICELAND

The land of fire and ice.

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Costa Rica, Travel, Adventure, Downton Distillery. Explorer's Gin, Downton Distillery, International Award, China, Masters Medal, Gold, Salisbury, Craft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Small Batch, Gin, Vodka
Costa Rica, Travel, Adventure, Downton Distillery. Explorer's Gin, Downton Distillery, International Award, China, Masters Medal, Gold, Salisbury, Craft, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Small Batch, Gin, Vodka

ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A LITTLE SPIRIT

Pura Vida, Pure Life

Costa Rica's natural beauty, commitment to sustainability, adventure opportunities, and cultural richness make it a Beloved destination for travelers from around the world.

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