COCKTAILS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY

Born from the “make it with what you’ve got” spirit of the early 2000s, the Jam Jar Martini is as simple as it is delicious. Fresh gin, zesty citrus, and...

The Green Wing Sour is a vibrant, herbaceous cocktail from Downton Distillery, blending bold citrus with fresh green notes and a smooth botanical base—perfectly balanced, refreshingly original.

This Rhubarb Sour drives sharp rhubarb and fresh citrus over a smooth, structured base. The texture stays soft, the flavour stays bright and the finish lands clean.

This Grapefruit and Ginger Hot Toddy brings sharp citrus and warm spice together. Fresh grapefruit lifts the aroma while ginger delivers heat and depth. The drink lands bright, soothing and...

The French Blonde has gathered fresh attention, rumoured to be Taylor Swift’s current favourite. It blends grapefruit, elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, gin and lemon bitters into a light, floral, citrus-driven...

This drink was created at Dante, the 104-year-old Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village. It draws on two Italian staples: the Negroni and the Angelo Azzurro. The recipe uses three white...

A Gin Hot Toddy delivers warmth, citrus and spice in a clean, comforting serve. It suits cold evenings and highlights the botanicals in Explorer’s Gin. Easy to make, fast to...

The Mimosa has a split heritage. Buck’s Club in London created the Buck’s Fizz in 1921, leaning heavily on Champagne. Paris followed in 1925 when Frank Meier at the Ritz...

The Vesper Martini is a classic cocktail created by Ian Fleming in his 1953 novel Casino Royale. Made famous by James Bond, it combines gin and vodka with Lillet, an...

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...

The Hanky Panky is a gin martini with real character. Created in the 1920s by Ada Coleman at The Savoy, it balances sweetness, bitterness, and deep herbal complexity. Fernet Branca...

I love experimenting with citrus, and gimlets and sours are firm favourites. A forgotten jar of lemon curd sparked this cocktail. Blended with Downton Distillery gin, it creates a rich,...

The Gin Cucumber Spritz is crisp, light, and refreshing. Cool cucumber lifts the gin, softened with gentle citrus and fizz for an easy, clean summer serve.

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....

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...