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THE JOURNAL
Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.
COCKTAILS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
Jasmine Sour | Short Style | Gin Cocktail
Discover our Jasmine Sour, inspired by China's vibrant cocktail culture. A refreshing blend of gin, jasmine tea, citrus, and delicate floral notes.
Spiced Pear Gin Fizz | Gin Cocktail
Pears bring a clean autumn sweetness that fits naturally with the herbal notes of Great Bustard Gin. Star anise and cardamom add warmth. The egg white gives silky texture. A...
Aperol Sour | Short Style | Gin Cocktail
The Aperol Sour brings Aperol’s blend of sweet and bitter orange into a clean, bright serve. Its sunset-orange colour sits under a thick, meringue-like foam. The flavour lands crisp, lightly...
Petruchio Cocktail | Gin Cocktail
Inspired by our love of the Campari Sour, this cocktail swaps in Aperol for a lighter summer edge. Created in 2010 by Jamie Boudreau in Seattle, it suits Negroni drinkers...
The White Lady | Sour | Gin Cocktail
The White Lady is a classic gin cocktail. Created in the early twentieth century, it pairs gin with fresh lemon juice and orange liqueur to deliver precision rather than excess. The...
Campari Sour | Sour | Gin Cocktail
The Negroni Sour takes the bold, bittersweet character of the classic Negroni and softens it with citrus. Rich, balanced, and silky, it delivers depth with a brighter, more approachable finish....
The Original Gin Sour | Gin Cocktail
If you enjoy bright citrus cocktails or the refreshing character of a Mojito, this classic serve deserves a place in your repertoire. It combines fresh fruit, gin, and bitters to...
