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.
COCKTAILS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
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Enzoni | Gin Cocktail
The Enzoni is a modern take on the Negroni, built on Campari’s bitterness, fresh grapes and the herbal profile of Great Bustard Gin. Created in 2001 by Vincenzo Errico at...
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Negroni Sour | Gin Cocktail
The Negroni was born in 1919 at Caffe Casoni in Florence when Count Camillo Negroni asked bartender Forsco Scarselli to strengthen his Americano by swapping soda for gin. The orange...
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Virginia Creeper | Gin Cocktail
The Virginia Creeper is a new sour from Ben Morley, created during a visit to the distillery. If you enjoy a Bramble, this sits in the same family. It takes...
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Spiced Apple Ginger Smash | Vodka Cocktail
This autumn serve brings cider, fresh apple and cinnamon into a warm, seasonal smash. It needs a firm muddle and a long shake, so be ready to switch arms. The...
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Smoked Blood Orange Mimosa | Gin Cocktail
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...
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Autumnal Apple | Gin Cocktail
An autumnal gin sour built on dry cider and Explorer’s Gin. Maple syrup adds warmth without sweetness, while cinnamon brings depth and balance to this crisp seasonal cocktail.
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Gin Gin Mule | Gin Cocktail
The Gin Mule blends gin, mint, lime and ginger beer for a crisp, refreshing serve. Born at New York’s Pegu Club, it remains a modern crowd-pleasing classic.