All The Drinks Days To Know 2024

We all know there’s a day for everything these days, and if you celebrate every single one of these whole-heartedly then you’re in for a long year. But, for your convenience, here is every single national and international day relating to spirits, wine, beer, cider, cocktails and liqueurs.

Joking aside, they’re great opportunities to break up the year and try something new, with loads of promotions, innovative releases and information around to explore what just may be your new favourite drink. Or perhaps you work in one of these industries, or just want an excuse for a celebration because why not? If we’ve got an article or guide relating to the day, then it’s clickable too, so you can quickly find out everything you need.

January drink dates

Ginuary
Dry January
Monday 1st - Bloody Mary Day (Article: Peated Tomato Juice)
Thursday 11th - Hot Toddy Day (Article: Must-Try Hot Toddies)
Wednesday 17th National Hot Buttered Rum Day (Article: Traditional Xmas Drinks)
Saturday 20th Baltic Porter Day
Thursday 25th Burns Night (Article: The Best Scotch for Burns Night)
Thursday 25th Irish Coffee Day (Article: Best Irish Coffee Recipes)
Wednesday 31st Brandy Alexander Day

February drink dates

Thursday 1st - Furmint Day
Saturday 3rd - Pisco Sour Day (Article: What is Pisco?)
Thursday 8th - International Scotch Day (Article: The Best Scotch to Sip)
Tuesday 13th - Galentine’s Day (Article: Best Cocktails to Make for Galentine’s)
Wednesday 14th - Valentine’s Day (Article: Best Cocktails to Make for Valentine’s)
Friday 16th - International Syrah Day
Sunday 18th - World Drink Wine Day (Article: Our Wine Articles)
Thursday 22nd - Margarita Day (Article: The World’s Most Popular Cocktails)
Saturday 24th - World Bartender Day

March drink dates

Sunday 3rd - Mulled Wine Day (Article: Traditional Xmas Drinks)
Sunday 3rd - International Irish Whiskey Day (Article: The Best Irish Whiskies)
Tuesday 5th - Absinthe Day (Article: What is Absinthe?)
Wednesday 13th - International Riesling Day (Article: Best Riesling to Try)
Friday 15th - Espresso Martini Day (Article: Best Martini Variations)
Sunday 17th - St Patrick’s Day (Article: The Best Irish Whiskies)
Thursday 21st - World Vermouth Day (Article: What is Vermouth?)
Friday 22nd - World Water Day (Article: 7 Perfect Tonics)
Wednesday 27th - International Whisk(e)y Day (Article: Best Whiskies to Gift)

April drink dates

Sunday 7th - National American Beer Day
Sunday 14th - Tannat Day
Wednesday 17th - Malbec Day (Article: Delicious Argentinian Malbec)
Friday 19th - Amaretto Day (Article: What is Amaretto?)
Sunday 21st - National British Tea Day (Article: Elevating Cocktails with Tea)
Friday 26th - International Viognier Day
Saturday 27th - World Marselan Day

May drink dates

Sunday 5th - Cinco de Mayo (Article: The Definitive Cinco de Mayo Cocktail?)
Monday 6th - International Sauvignon Blanc Day (Article: Beginner’s Guide)
Tuesday 7th - National Cosmopolitan Day (Article: The Best Cosmo Variations)
Thursday 9th - World Moscato Day (Article: The Rise of Moscato)
Monday 13th - World Cocktail Day (Article: Our Cocktail Guides)
Thursday 16th - National American Mimosa Day (Article: The Best Fizzy Cocktails)
Friday 17th - World Pinot Grigio Day
Saturday 18th -World Whisky Day (Article: The Best British Distillery Tours)
Tuesday 21st - International Tea Day (Article: The Best Sparkling Teas)
Wednesday 22nd - World Paloma Day (Article: The Best Tequila Cocktails)
Thursday 23rd - International Chardonnay Day
Saturday 25th - National Wine Day (Article: Our Wine Articles)
Thursday 30th - National Mint Julep Day (Article: Exploring James Bond Cocktails)

June drink dates

Saturday 1st - National Bubbly Day (Article: Celebratory Champagne Cocktails)
Monday 3rd - World Cider Day (Article: Best British Ciders)
Tuesday 4th - International Cognac Day (Article: The Three Drinkers in Cognac)
Thursday 6th - Moonshine Day
Saturday 8th - World Gin Day (Article: The Best Gin to Gift)
Saturday 8th - International Drink Chenin Blanc Day
Sunday 9th - International Dark n Stormy Day (Article: Dark n Stormy Variations)
Sunday 9th - World Verdejo Day
Friday 14th - National Bourbon Day
Saturday 15th - British Beer Day (Article: 10 Craft Beers to Try)
Saturday 15th- Sunday 23rd English Wine Week (Article: Best English Fizz)
Wednesday 19th - National Martini Day (Article: Martini Variations To Make)
Friday 21st - World Lambrusco Day
Friday 28th - International Rosé Day (Article: Great Value Supermarket Rose)

July drink dates

Tuesday 2nd - National Anisette Day
Wednesday 10th - Pina Colada Day (Article: Pina Colada Twists)
Thursday 11th - Mojito Day (Article: The World’s Most Popular Cocktails)
Friday 12th - International Cava Day (Article: Cava You Have to Try)
Saturday 13th - World Rum Day (Article: Best Rum Cocktails)
Sunday 14th - Grand Marnier Day (Article: Grand Marnier Cocktails in Our Show)
Friday 19th - National Daiquiri Day (Article: Daiquiri Twists)
Wednesday 24th - National Tequila Day (Article: The Best Tequila to Try)
Thursday 25th - Cheese & Wine Day (Article: Perfect Cheese & Wine Combos)
Thursday 25th - International Shiraz Day
Saturday 27th - National Scotch Day (Article: The Best Scotch to Sip)

August drink dates

Thursday 1st - Albarino Day (Article: One Drink, Three Ways Albarino)
Thursday 1st - India Pale Ale Day (Article: 10 Craft Beers to Try)
Friday 2nd - International Beer Day (Article: 10 Craft Beers to Try)
Saturday 3rd - Mead Day (Article: What is Mead?)
Sunday 4th - National White Wine Day (Article: Our Wine Articles)
Monday 12th-Sunday 18th Afternoon Tea Week (Article: Fizz for Afternoon Tea)
Tuesday 13th - National Prosecco Day (Article: Guide to Prosecco Styles)
Sunday 18th - Pinot Noir Day (Article: The Best Pinot Noir to Try)
Sunday 25th - Whisky Sour Day (Article: Sour Variations to Make at Home)
Wednesday 28th - Red Wine Day (Article: Our Wine Articles)
Friday 30th - Mai Tai Day (Article: Most Popular Rum Cocktails)
Friday 30th - International Cabernet Sauvignon Day (Must Try Cab Sauvs)

September drink dates

California Wine Month
Sunday 1st - Cap Classique Day
Friday 6th - Chianti Day
Monday 9th - International Boxed Wine Day (Article: Best Boxed Wine)
Tuesday 10th - Canned Cocktail Day (Article: The Best Ready-to-Drink Cocktails)
Mid September Negroni Week (Article: The Best Negroni Twists)
Friday 13th - Cachaca Day
Sunday 15th - National Creme de Menthe Day
Friday 20th - Grenache Day
Friday 20th - National Rum Punch Day
Saturday 28th - National Drink Beer Day

October drink dates

Tuesday 1st - International Coffee Day (Article: Boozy Coffee Recipes)
Friday 4th - Vodka Day (Article: 8 Super Smooth Vodkas)
Sunday 6th - Orange Wine Day
Saturday 12th - Pinotage Day (Article: Our Pinotage Guide)
Monday 14th - Prokupac Day
Wednesday 16th - Irish Liqueur Day (Article: The Best Irish Cream Cocktails)
Saturday 19th - International Gin and Tonic Day (Article: The Best Gins for a G&T)
Sunday 20th - Calvados Day
Sunday 20th - National Brandied Fruit Day
Monday 21st - National Mezcal Day (Article: What is Mezcal?)
Friday 25th - Global Champagne Day (Article: The Best Bubbly to Drink This Xmas)
Saturday 26th - International Mavrud Day
Thursday 31st - International Carignan Day
Thursday 31st - Halloween (Article: Easy-to-Make Halloween Drinks)

November drink dates

Friday 1st - Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Day
Friday 1st - International Xinomavro Day
Thursday 7th - International Stout Day (Article: 10 Craft Beers to Try)
Thursday 7th - Merlot Day
Thursday 14th - Tempranillo Day
Sunday 17th - Zinfandel Day
Monday 18th - Apple Cider Day (Article: The Best British Ciders to Try)
Monday 18th - International Poitín Day (Article: What is Poitin?)
Thursday 21st - ​​Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Sunday 24th - International Carménère Day

December drink dates

Sunday 1st - International Maratheftiko Day
Wednesday 4th - Cabernet Franc Day
Saturday 7th - National Rhubarb Vodka Day
Tuesday 10th - Lager Day (Article: 10 Craft Beers to Try)
Tuesday 10th - World Aszú Day
Saturday 14th - Screwdriver Day
Monday 16th - Pinot Meunier Day
Friday 20th - Sangria Day (Article: The Perfect Autumn Sangria Recipe)
Tuesday 24th - Eggnog Day (Article: Traditional Xmas Drinks)
Wednesday 25th - Gimlet Day
Tuesday 31st - Champagne Night (Article: The Best Champagne to Try)

If we’ve missed any drinks days, make sure you let us know by reaching out via Instagram or email: sophie@thethreedrinkers.com!

The Best Tequilas to Say Olé to National Tequila Day

Did someone say Margaritas? Whether you like your tequila shaken into a lime-drenched cocktail, or sipped straight over a giant ice cube, we’ve got a bottle to suit. Welcome to our round-up of the best tequilas, for drinking on National Tequila Day – July 24th – and all summer long…

El Rayo Plata

Ever tried a T&T – that is, a tequila and tonic? It’s a fun, approachable and fresh way to sip tequila, especially in summer, and El Rayo has been specially designed for it. Created by two childhood friends living in Peckham, it’s made, as all good tequilas are, from 100% blue agave. Expect citrussy, herbaceous and vegetal notes that really lengthen out and come into their own when mixed with a quality tonic.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £34.45

Padre Azul Blanco

Topped with a giant 3D skull, Padre Azul’s bottle is a real bold, love-it-or-hate-it presentation (see also: Crystal Head vodka). But there’s no arguing that this smooth-drinking tequila is crowd-pleasing on the palate, bursting with sweet agave, molasses and pepper. It’s on the pricier side for a blanco, but once you’ve drained the last drop you can repurpose that bottle as a stylish bit of décor, right? Right?

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 38%
Find here: UK £78.62 // US $74.99

Mijenta Blanco

One thing we love about this premium blanco is that it’s made, somewhat unusually, by a female ‘maestra tequilera’, Ana Maria Romero. Her talent shows in the glass – Mijenta has a complex nose and a savoury, spiced and honeyed backbone, with butter and citrus on the palate. The pastel label is a lovely touch – it’s a fresh, stylish take that shows off the modern side of tequila, beyond the tired clichés. As for the perfect serve? We like this poured straight over a giant ice cube and garnished with a wedge of lime. If you want to hear more about Mijenta tequila, tune in to Ep.81 of our Bring a Bottle podcast!

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £54.99 // US $49.99

Tapatio Blanco

Tapatio’s been made the same way since the 1930s, and as the saying goes, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. This traditional-style tequila has a cult following for a reason: its powerful palate sings with classic blanco character, with cooked and raw agave, pepper, earth and citrus, plus a distinct vegetal lilt. If you’re new to drinking tequila you might find Tapatio a little bit full-on to begin with – it’s certainly no shrinking violet – but for fans of the spirit this is pretty much a perfect pour at its price point. Roll on the Margaritas…

Size: UK 500ml // US 1L
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £25.45 // US $74.89

Casamigos Blanco

This is an outstanding tequila. Unlike most blanco tequilas, the piñas used in Casamigos Blanco are roasted for 72 hours before going through an 80 hour fermentation period. This leads to a crisp, clean tequila with unique flavours including hints of citrus, vanilla and sweet agave and a beautifully smooth finish. Try it in a spicy margarita or a mojito for a mouth-wateringly good cocktail!

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £50.00 // US $41.99

Don Julio Añejo

It’s one of the big dogs of the agave world, so we couldn’t have a round up of National Tequila Day sippers without Don Julio. The bottling is an añejo style, which means by law it’s been aged for a minimum of one year in barrel – though, in this case, it’s spent a full 18 months hanging out in new American oak. As you might expect, this aging imparts some of the woody character you might find in a whisky, including vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and honey notes. Serve it neat to do it justice.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 38%
Find here: UK £52.08 // US $88.90

Herradura Reposado

This was the first reposado – that is, a tequila that has been oak-aged for between two and 12 months – to hit the mainstream market, all the way back in the 1970s. And as its continued presence on shelves will attest, it’s a classic with staying power. Vanilla, oak, pepper and caramel aromas join a rich smoky palate with a heady cinnamon bite. We think that this is just the pour for mixing into richer cocktails, so if you haven’t tried a tequila old fashioned yet, pick up this spirit and get to work.

Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £41.95 // US $43.99

VIVIR Reposado

Aged in bourbon barrels for at least six months, this reposado shows off the newer, more contemporary side of tequila-making. It’s not just the minimalist branding, which feels like pure millennial catnip. The flavour profile, too, is super smooth, sweet and subtle – perfect for winning over agave sceptics who might still be reeling from old tequila-shots-at-the-bar memories (we all have ‘em). Like El Rayo, VIVIR is really made for mixing, and they recommend giving it a go with ginger ale.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £37.99 

Storywood Speyside 7 Reposado Tequila

If you love whisky, you’ll love Storywood – this reposado has been aged for 7 months in ex-Speyside casks from Dufftown, imparting a smoky, oaky and honeyed character to the tequila. It’s made with lowland agave, which gives it a bit of a vegetal, herbal profile, perfect for both sipping straight or subbing into whisky-based cocktails. If you’re in an experimentation mood, do as Storywood cheekily suggests and serve it up in a tall glass mixed with Scotland’s (other) national drink, Irn Bru. You’ll never think of tequila the same way again.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £42.45

If you love a tequila cocktail then have a read of The Best Tequila Cocktails, recipes included! If, sipping neat is your preferred way to imbibe then have a look at The World’s Best Sipping Tequilas!