Dr. Bamboo examines Jägermeister in the newest installment of his “Potable Pariahs” series.

Dr. Bamboo ponders the provenance of Pirate’s Punch.

Dr. Bamboo resurrects a vintage Zombie recipe from 1956.

Dr. Bamboo finds sanctuary in a simple, three-ingredient cocktail.

A White Bear Cocktail, plus Dr. Bamboo ponders the relationship between vintage cocktail books and hibernation.

Dr. Bamboo uses coffee-infused rum in a tropical cocktail.

Dr. Bamboo puts the Mai Tai under the microscope.

Dr. Bamboo gets his booze-drenched hands on some more spiced rums and takes ’em for a spin.

Dr. Bamboo selects a classic recipe from Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s latest tiki drink compendium.

Dr. Bamboo revisits Whole Grain mixology with a ginger-mint syrup and oak-aged gin combo.

Dr. Bamboo uses Sriracha (among other things) in his quest for dragon-themed drinks.

Dr. Bamboo puts a much-maligned spirit under the microscope to see if its reputation can be salvaged.

Dr. Bamboo uses blended Scotch and Amer Picon to pay homage to a tiki classic.

Dr. Bamboo uses a healthy dose of lime juice (among other things) to make the Embassy cocktail.

Dr. Bamboo makes a classic drink for Mixology Monday but isn’t quite sure what to call it.

Dr. Bamboo is drinking as many spiced rums as he can get his grimy hands on.

Dr. Bamboo makes cranberry syrup in pursuit of a long-neglected tiki drink.

Dr. Bamboo makes a reading recommendation.

Dr. Bamboo doesn’t go to bars often… unless it’s this one.

Dr. Bamboo wants to hear about the worst drink you’ve ever had.

Dr. Bamboo recommends letting your mind wander while enjoying a cocktail.

Dr. Bamboo chooses tiki over Tequila for Cinco de Mayo