Violet-scented cocktails such as The Aviation, once fairly common, almost disappeared 50 years ago. Newly available violet liqueurs are helping to bring them back.

The historians, anthropologists, writers, and chefs at this year’s Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery can get The Last Word (if not the last word).

We’re not sure what Roger Federer likes to drink, but for the next two weeks perhaps this pineapple-kissed perfect Martini will be of interest.

If Daryl Hannah is any indication, it’s important for a mermaid to remain wet. Splash aside, this is a nice whistle-wetter.

A blender drink unlike any other, and an image-changer for sloe gin: It’s not just for embarrassingly named cocktails.

Ice-cold gin and dry vermouth, stirred, of course, and served in a well-chilled glass. Perfection.

“A real gimlet is half gin and half Rose’s Lime Juice and nothing else. It beats martinis hollow.” Terry Lennox in The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler....

Perfect for Thanksgiving—but if you get a late start, also perfect as a Christmas gift.

A classic cocktail made of gin, green Chartreuse, and lemon juice—in just the right proportions.

This cocktail is a must for the berry lover.