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Cocktail of the Day
2 May 2026
Today is International Harry Potter Day, so we are drinking a Magic Bus.
Sand Martin
Complex and herbal with cleansing gin botanicals.
Yucatán Margarita
A totally tropical Margarita, with pineapple and mango.
Bermondsey Minute
Tequila and lavender are a match made in heaven, made more complex with herbal wine notes from the vermouth and aromatised by delicately fruity maraschino
Rye and Dry
As the name suggests, the authentic recipe is just rye whiskey and dry vermouth with a dash of orange bitters. This should perhaps be renamed Rye & Bone
Meek Margarita
Convincingly reminiscent of a Margarita.
Saronno
Creamy brandy-laced amaretto. What's not to like?
Zombie
Powerful funky rum and delicate cinnamon spice, partially tamed by rich fruit and sweetened clove. Arriving at a definitive Zombie is not straightforward
Muddled Mission
An easy-drinking, gin-laced sour with strawberry, elderflower and delicate herbal notes.
Sloe Vermouth
Although the recipe may suggest it, don't be tempted to express a lemon zest twist over this sweet 'n' sour cocktail, as the citrus oils will upset this
Sloe Kiss
A close relation to the Slow Screw family of cocktails. Very fruity and slightly sweet.
Sherry Swizzle
A delicious way to enjoy sherry on a summer's afternoon or evening.
Fashionista'tini
Vodka straight from a freezer is crucial to achieving the desired temperature and mouthfeel for this devilishly red fruity Martini. Freshly squeezed pomegranate
Lavender Margarita
As the name suggests, a floral, lavender-influenced margarita.
Floral Daiquiri
A floral riff on a classic Daiquiri with a hint of berry fruitiness and a lavender pink hue.
Pallini Limoncello Cocktail Competition
Once again, for a second year, we've teamed up with Pallini, the world's leading limoncello, to invite professional bartenders and home consumers alike,
RAC Cocktail
A one-to-one Perfect Martini with extra grenadine sweetness and orange bitters adding complexity.
Lemon Cream Soda
A creamy, citrusy, refreshing treat.
Light & Day
Proof that fresh orange juice works in a gin-forward stirred cocktail.
House of Payne
A spirituous Sloe Gin Negroni with raspberry fruitiness adding much to this cocktail's flavour and colour.
Fat Cat
Orange blossom water amplifies apricot notes in this brandy-laced sour, with sloe gin adding fruity depth of flavour.
Bubblegum Daiquiri No. 2
Just as it says on the tin, although more complex than the name might suggest.
Te Anaka
Reminiscent of a Honeysuckle Daiquiri with distinctive fino sherry notes. Honey and lemon juice combine brilliantly, smoothed and made frothy by egg white.
Smoky Spirit of Paloma
A surprisingly tasty alcohol-free alternative to a mezcal-based Paloma.
