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
Autumnal Martinez | Classic | Gin Cocktail
A rich, autumnal riff on the Martinez, combining Great Bustard Autumnal Gin, sweet vermouth, Downton Crème de Cassis and orange bitters. Dark fruit, orchard spice and bittersweet citrus.
Jardin éphémère | Spritz | Brandy Cocktail
Jardin Éphémère cocktail with elderflower, apple, Downton Eau de Vie de Cidre and Champagne. A fresh, aromatic orchard-inspired serve.
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Walnut Manhattan | Nocino Cocktail
A darker take on the Manhattan. Walnut liqueur adds tannin, spice, and a dry edge that cuts sweetness. Richer, more structured, and longer on the palate, it pushes the classic...
Romeo and Juliet | Gin Cocktail
Refreshing gin sour with Great Bustard Gin, lime, cucumber and mint. Crisp, aromatic, balanced with rose water, bitters and a subtle touch of salt.
Heat Wave Negroni | Gin Cocktail
Heatwave Negroni delivers a sharp, lifted profile built for warmer days. You taste bright citrus, crisp bitterness and a clean herbal edge that cuts through the heat. The balance stays...
Bees Knees | Short Style | Gin Cocktail
This Bee’s Knees brings gin, lemon and honey into tight harmony. The citrus stays sharp, the honey rounds the edges and the gin gives clean structure. It lands bright and...
The Rhubarb Sour | Gin Cocktail
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.
