Further evidence that brewers are adding more exotic flavors and ingredients to their beers - Barons employs wattleseed and lemon myrtle, but how do they taste?

SpiritMeAway shares the Bustos, a cocktail featuring Glenfiddich 12 single-malt Scotch

Dolores Chiller ~ the new COOLER from Timbuk2 that looks like a messenger bag.

Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, The Kitchn shows us how to stock a basic home bar.

Design Sponge shows us how to make a beautiful Cardamon Rose Cocktail

How to start your own dive bar. Recession-proof!

RumDood discusses rum in Colonial American history and makes a Fish House Punch to celebrate Independence Day.

Alternatives to the Negroni from Jason Wilson in the Washington Post.

Ten good cheap liquors, as recommended by experts.

Cocktail culture explores champagne cocktails as a summer drinking trend.

The Thyme Collins, a thyme-infused variation of the Tom Collins created for a thirsty NYC crowd.

The Appleton Estates Drink Generator asks you a battery of chatty questions to concoct just the right drink for your mood.

Cardamom G&T makes for a refreshing summer drink with Citadelle gin over at A Mountain of Crushed ice.

What to do with Farigoule thyme liqueur? Mix it with Sapphire gin, lemon juice, and maraschino for a tasty variation on the Last Word.

Design Sponge has a gorgeous roundup of Bar Carts!

Can't wait three months for a liqueur to peak? Try biwa-shu, a Japanese liqueur, made with loquats.

Gin, Cassis, and French Vermouth make for a colorful "Parisian" cocktail.

poolside pineapple drink to beat the heat on these hot summer days

Jasper's Rum Punch, and a look at the new deluxe edition of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails.

Pure classic - Daiquiri Cocktail for hot summer evening. The secret of ideal drink is *not so* simple syrup :)

Even better in person ~ the Credit Card Bottle Opener ~ perfect corporate gift once engraved? Now if only i could just transfer my cc mag strip to it!

The Kitchn takes a photographic tour of NYC's Russian vodka bar, Pravda, and samples the Gogol.

The Madras is like a grown up technicolor snow cone that calls for apricot liqueur, green Chartreuse, Bénédictine, crème de cassis, crème de cacao, anisette, and dark Curaçao to be topped off with Cognac.

With lavender plants coming into bloom, it's time to make lavender simple syrup! And the Southend cocktail puts it to good use...

Try a twist on a classic Pisco Sour using fresh farmers market ingredients.

Darcy at Art of Drink looks at some old world thirst quenchers, Oxymel and Switchel, and creates a new one called Oxymelon.

Bartenders, mixologists, and cocktail writers from around the globe met to develop original Martin Miller's gin cocktails.

The Waring Pro is the best blender on the market ... and the thing is more than 70 years old! Valet explores the history of classic kitchen gadget.

Lemon barley water, made with Japanese Mugi-cha (barley tea)... This recipe is G-rated, but it's great with a splash of Oronoco rum!

You can do many things with Ting..one is a Grilled Pineapple Delight.

Happy Hour features cocktails made with Sloe Gin, because sometimes you gotta take it sloe.

Does the world need another vodka? Can a vodka actually have taste? Odd, really, how very few vodka companies ponder these questions.

The Pegu Blog brings you The Vanilla Bean Old Fashioned.

Fernet Old Fashioned

The Perfect G&T

"A Yet Unnamed Cocktail"...Combination of Gin, Vermouth, with hints of Ginger Liqueur and Applejack"

the Bronx Cocktail, yet another reason to love the classics!

Lemon Balm and Verbena Mojito

A light and summery concoction of cherry-infused vodka and pink lemonade.

Absinthe Rootbeer Floats!

After some forty days and nights of unseasonable wet & cold weather, perhaps a warming drink is in order..? The Bishop Brûlée seems just the thing.

Crispin Cider ~ a natural hard apple cider that's to be served on ICE! Another on my list of things to try sometime...

Maine Mead Works ~ their mead is beautifully bottled, and sounds delicious ( i hear it might be tracked down at some whole foods? must try to find the honeymaker blueberry!)

Blackberry mint margaritas

Wow - Trek'n'Eat ~ WINE! Literally wine in powder form for backpackers/campers... just add water?

Mezcal made with ... chicken? Bevlog investigates Pechuga, an very rare Mezcal where a chicken breast is used in the distillation process.