The Brown Betty, a classic Oxonian one-two “punch” that’ll impress both the beer-lover and the cocktail snob alike.

Homemade Maraschino Cherries and Brandied Cherries.

The Lawn Tennis Cooler — a drink which dates back to the origins of the game itself.

This cucumber shrub takes its titillating name from a James Bond joke.

The Tombstone Cocktail will have you pondering the Old West.

This Scott Beattie creation will ensure that your holiday weekend is Sunny and Dry.

A Lavender Collins will right all your ills — if you believe such things.

The Rosemond — a beautiful rose-inspired martini, named for one of Hollywood’s great beauties.

Remember those fizzy punches from when you were a kid? They’ve grown up.

Nothing captures the true spirit of Cinco de Mayo like Horchata con Coñac.

Agua de tamarindo and aged rum make for a delicious and refreshing Cinco de Mayo cooler.

Is the Turf Cocktail the drink which should really be called The Manhattan?

Celebrate Christmas the Beowulf way — with Lamb’s Wool, a spiced ale dating back over 1,000 years.

In this, the merriest of seasons, raise a punch glass to Charles Dickens, who embodies both the spirit and “spirits” of Christmas.

From Gary Regan’s “The Joy of Mixology” comes the classic Whiskey Sour in wonderful slurpy form.

This combination of whiskey and hard cider helped win America’s freedom. It’s not a bad way to kick-start the weekend either.

Have trouble getting through James Joyce? You won’t with his namesake cocktail.

This Irish Whiskey variation on the Manhattan is sweeter and oh so smooth.

How better to spend Halloween than with the spectral and timeless White Lady.