Valentine's day is just around the corner, and if you have a special someone in your life (or even if you don't), you may want to make a few drinks. These gin and tonic variations are labeled 'his' and 'hers', but don't let yourself be limited. I enjoy a nice manly cocktail every now and then - and the pretty pink 'hers' variation is so delicious that men might find themselves reaching for it by the end of the night. More

Currently, bitter flavors are enjoying a bit of a moment on the American cocktail scene. And it may be more than just a moment — all across the country, bartenders at some of the most elite bars are creating drinks to cater to this oft-ignored side of the palate. Europeans were one step ahead of us on this — long before Fernet Branca took San Francisco by storm, Italians had been enjoying, in the leisurely hours after dinner, a bitter liqueur they call 'amaro'. More

Alcohol with your breakfast is one thing, but how do you feel about alcohol made from your breakfast? Smokey, salty bacon and bright lemons — this we have to try! More

With this post, the Toddy Project reaches its delicious, boozy conclusion. Herein: gin gets the toddy treatment, and vanilla warms up a plain old whiskey toddy. More

The toddy project continues with two delicious combinations of tea and booze - whiskey and black tea to perk you up, and chamomile and bourbon to send you off to sleep. More

When the temperature dips, there's nothing like a hot toddy to lift your spirits and warm your insides. Some people even believe them to have medicinal properties. This week, I embarked on something I'm calling the Toddy Project — a different hot toddy a day, every day for a week. Let's see how I got on. More

I love scotch. I like to think this has to do with my Scottish ancestry. My senses thrill to the aroma of peaty bogs and highland breezes. When sipping a complex, peaty scotch, I feel fully and deeply alive.

But straight scotch is not for everyone. ("Tastes great, except for the smoke flavor", one friend said.) It can be a bit brash, especially if you're not in the habit of sipping hard liquor. Another friend requested suggestions for ways of drinking scotch so that the full flavor of the scotch would come through, without being too overwhelming. More

The new year is a time of new beginnings. This year, resolve to start your bar out right with these 12 essentials. I can't guarantee that you'll be able to make every drink you come across - but you'll definitely be off to a good start.

Read on for the list, the best brands to buy (even on a budget!), and cocktails you can make with your sweet new stash. More

Nothing brings people together quite like a good cocktail. This holiday season, whether you're spending time with family, or gathering with old friends to reflect on the past year, mix up something special, like this Spiced Pear Margarita. More

It's not news to you that it's the last full week before Christmas, a time when stores are increasingly crowded and homemade gifts look more and more appealing. How about something for the cocktail lover on your list? More