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

Champage tops off this gin cocktail

Gin Punch with sour cherry, gin and Aftelier’s Fir essence… a little Christmas in every swallow!

Getting ready for a southern hemisphere summer by making the perfect Pimms cocktail!

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

Eric Alperin’s Holland Razor Blade is a Halloween drink worthy of Sweeney Todd himself.

Unlike modern Twilight-inspired cocktails, the original 1900’s Vampire is an early Martini that truly captures the spirit of Vlad Dracul.

What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than with a Satan’s Whiskers from 1930.

Rhubarb Gin & Tonic – refreshing and zippy!

How to make homemade ginger ale, and use it in a refreshing summer cocktail

French 75 Jelly Shot (gin based), with lemon and champagne.

The Classic Martini.

A sexy South African-inspired martini to get your evening off to a roaring start!

Forget jams and sorbets. Blueberries and Gin are THE way to remember the best of Summer. Just in time for your Labor Day BBQ too!

Great variation on different martinis from the classic to the sublime there is something for everyone.

Martinis and opinions: Here’s a few more!

It’s light, clean and refreshing. Pairs equally well with sushi

Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic – too hot outside? Cool off with this refreshing drink!

Absinthe, gin, cointreau? Yes, please!

The perfect little palate cleanser or finisher for your outdoor party. A gin and tonic sorbet. Yes, you heard that right.

Taking grilling pointers from Chef Robert Rainford atop a penthouse patio in downtown Toronto.

The Pegu Blog gets all bloody with tomato water, offering up the Plasma Mary cocktail.