From the Distillery
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
Rosé & Red Berry Daiquiri | Vodka Cocktail
Summer brings the best of English fruit and local farms are full of ripe strawberries and raspberries. Pick your own or grab a punnet from the farm shop. This cocktail...
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...
Rhubarb 75 | Champagne | Gin Cocktail
This French 75 blends gin, lemon and sugar into a tight base then lifts it with chilled Champagne. It drinks crisp, bright and celebratory with a clean citrus edge.
Paloma | Long Style | Gin Cocktail
This Paloma pushes clean grapefruit and lime to the front. The gin gives structure, working with the bold citrus notes of Explorer's. A touch of soda lifts the profile and...
