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We love a bone-chillingly cold Martini as much as the next cocktail fan (or British super-spy). But the world of gin drinks is, of course, much, much bigger than just this one famous concoction.

In fact, dozens of classics call for the juniper-flavored spirit. So even if...

Okay, it may not technically be summer yet, but it's Memorial Day, and that's close enough for us.

So, take advantage of what's sure to be a beautiful long weekend (fingers crossed) by firing up the grill and fixing one of these tasty and refreshing cocktails. (The water's too cold...

Now that spring is in full swing, the first of the season's fruits are showing up in farmers' markets and grocery stores near you. But these sweet treats are good for far more than just pies, tarts and cobblers.

In fact, cocktails get a huge flavor boost from fresh fruits...

Whether you're planning a simple breakfast in bed or elaborate spa treatments for your wife or mom, there's one thing she definitely deserves this Sunday: a well-made drink. Like good children, we diligently looked through our recipe library to find five cocktails that feature seasonal fruits and floral ingredients. And...

Contrary to popular belief, great cocktails don't need to be made from a complex set of ingredients. In fact, one of our favorites is the Paloma, which calls for just tequila, half a lime, grapefruit soda and a pinch of salt.

The refreshing combination is perfect for a hot...

Like some rare astrological phenomenon, both the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo fall on Saturday. In honor of the occasion, you could whip up some classic Mint Juleps and Margaritas.

But we're taking the alignment of holidays as a sign to make something out of the ordinary....

No matter which horse you're rooting for, it just wouldn't be the Kentucky Derby without a Mint Julep. The icy-cold concoction is the perfect combination of mint, bourbon and a touch of sweetness.

The drink is so good that we enjoy it all summer long. In fact, the hotter...

When it comes to weather, April is perhaps the cruelest month.

Some days, you get a taste of summer complete with warm temperatures, the music of chirping birds and the sweet perfume of blooming flowers. But that rarely lasts long, and it's quickly replaced with a general dreariness, which includes...

For far too long, rum didn't get a fair shake from drinkers in America. The spirit was sadly associated with overly sweet and fruity creations.

But today, the liquor is experiencing a revival. And bartenders around the country have discovered rum's complex flavor and amazing versatility. (It doesn't hurt...

There's one sure-fire way to make any cocktail cool and refreshing: Add a little carbonation. Whether it's simple club soda or classy Champagne, a splash of something fizzy is the secret to making a lovely springtime drink you'll want to sip all afternoon long.

Read on for some of our...

Let us introduce you to the classic Brandy Alexander.

The rich-and-delicious concoction was invented sometime before Prohibition and was based on an earlier gin cocktail, the Alexander. It was a popular drink back then and was even common in the 1970s, but now it's basically fallen off the map.

After many long, cold months, it's finally time for the start of the new baseball season. We hope you're as excited as we are for its return.

But to toast your team's upcoming season, you need something more than just a cold brewski. So we suggest you make one of...

Like the city it's named for, this classic cocktail is the epitome of urbane sophistication. But that doesn't mean it's difficult to make.

Created sometime in the mid-to-late 1800s, the three-ingredient tipple is a relative of the Martini, Rob Royand Bobby Burns. It was probably made...

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the trees are in bloom: Spring is definitely here. And that means it's time to switch from drinking warming Manhattans and Hot Buttered Rums to more refreshing concoctions that are appropriate for warm weather.

In honor of the end...

While many classic drinks -- the Martini, Manhattan and Old Fashioned, for example -- date back more than a century, there's one cocktail just about any bartender will know that's not even 30 years old.

The Cosmopolitan was hands-down one of the most popular concoctions of the...

Though the cocktail may be an American invention, some of our favorite drinks require ingredients from all over the world. And in honor of spring break, we would like to take you on a tippling vacation to Europe, South America and Asia.

You'll be transported around the globe by the...

While nobody can quite agree about this drink's origins, we'd like to believe that it was created in Paris and was named for the World War I-era 75-millimeter field gun. The simple but elegant cocktail can be made with your choice of gin or cognac, and is topped...

This time of year, you always see lots of recipes for Irish Coffees, Irish Car Bombs and green drinks that involve Guinness.

While there's nothing wrong with any of those beverages (except perhaps the green beer), we'd like to make your St. Patrick's Day a little more interesting...

Now that spring is just a few days away, it's time to start fixing the warm-weather classic: the Tom Collins.

The thirst-quenching combination of fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and club soda is practically a necessity in hot and humid climates.

So celebrate the change of seasons by...

Absinthe is perhaps the world's most misunderstood spirit.

The anise-flavored, herb-infused liquor was banned in countries around the world soon after the turn of the 20th century, due to the supposedly hallucinogenic effects of wormwood, one of its ingredients.

While the elixir may not actually be psychotropic, we do...