The Fox Is Black rounds up SIX GUIDES TO PROPER DRINK MAKING!

Just in time for New Year's Eve -- two 19th century Champagne punches: Jerry Thomas' own and Pope.

It's time to round up the bubbly for New Years Eve to make a slew of festive drinks, including the Kir Royale

Make your last cocktail of the year the Last Word, the wonderful revived concoction of gin, Chartreuse, maraschino and lime.

The rose water (or rose syrup) has an intense flavor that gives an exotic twist to the cocktail. Even after the degustation was over you still can fell the rose taste.

Limoncello is a popular Italian liqueur, but you can use other citrus. I like grapefruit. Here's how.

Santa's Hat Jelly Shots, made with cranberry, Malibu rum, grenadine and a coconut garnish. Santa loves them and so will you!

This sparkling champagne cocktail, with the addition of this edible hibiscus flower, is such a pretty libation.

A look back at 2010 through 100 drinks from Liqurious!

Spiked Ribbon Salad, a traditional Midwestern gelatin dessert gussied up for the holidays with vodka or rum!

Vin Santo, a Tuscan treasure

Dr. Bamboo examines the link between bears and mixology.

'Le Froglet' individual glasses of wine packaged in a cup ... Shiraz, Rosé and Chardonnay

Beautifully illustrated Story of (ginger)SNAP ~ as found around the neck of the bottle of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction's SNAP spirit.

Admiral Russell's Punch -- a drink so great it needs a boy in a rowboat to mix it.

Double Tangerine Cocktail

Amsterdam Hot Chocolate with Bols Genever, Grand Marnier, and Chartreuse.

The final NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway! #31 is from The Is A Limited Edition, which is giving away the 9 Cups & Saucers with Prints from Series 2! Gorgeous limited edition works of art from NOTCOT artist faves!

Alcohol packaging gurus, Stranger & Stranger have concocted their 12th Christmas Spirit, and this year it is a deliciously beautiful Absinthe! See packaging details!

The Hallelujah Cocktail, a garnet-colored holiday drink perfect for a large gathering.

12 Bottle Bar serves up not only a delicious Tom and Jerry but also the debauched tale behind the drink.

Virtual bar complete with cocktail recipes, reviews and more in the new Robb Report Host Guide iPad App.

A holiday punch to knock your socks off!

With over 1000 films in his portfolio, 57 year old adult film star Ron Jeremy plans to branch out into the world of fine spirits with the launch of a new Panamanian rum sporting his name

The Winter Hill, a warm whiskey toddy dressed up for company with fresh satsumas.

Gin Punch a la Fuller, another drink from 1869 with gin, cherry juice, bitter almond and Aftelier's magical fir essence. It's holiday spirit in a cherry-red glass!

Cielo de Jalisco, a tequila cocktail for those who want to keep it seasonal without getting all Christmassey.

A cocktail inspired by the classic French 75 - but instead of using brandy or gin as in the original mix, Viviane Bauquet Farre uses a single malt Scotch!

Bourbon Balls and Ice Brains! The Ice Ball trend continues with Maker's Mark ice ball molds and Fred Brain Freezes

Rums, Bourbon, Spices and Mozart Chocolate Spirit makes up these three holiday cocktails.

White Glӧgg, a citrusy Finnish variation on the classic Scandinavian Christmas drink.

Coolhunting makes a fun video looking into the world of Casa Dragones tequila.

‘Tis the season for a bit of overindulgence and there is no better way to get started than with some gorgeous, droolworthy inspiration from Tasteologie and Liqurious.

SLOSHED! has an original, decadent champagne cocktail based on the classic Soyer au Champagne.

Some festive Cranberry Lime Bellinis for a food blogger Virtual Holiday Party!

Vanilla Peppermint Martini ~ Candy canes are synonymous with Christmas and this pretty cocktail is a must for every holiday celebration this season.

A hot Holland Gin Punch -- just in time for the Cratchits's Christmas dinner.

The winner of the 2010 Jimmy Barella Award - The Myrtle Berry Flip by Oliver Jones and the runners up with recipes.

The Tom and Jerry is from a photo gallery of 17 Rum based cocktails for New Year's Eve.

Smoking Bishop is traditionally a version of mulled wine made with port. It became associated with Christmas thanks to Mr. Scrooge.

A delicious blend of aromatic fruits, spices, and brandy makes the perfect Ponche de Navidad (Christmas Punch).

Gridskipper's map of some of San Diego's best local breweries.

Gorgeous bars with a view include this bar at the Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa.

SLOSHED! features the Venezuelan Snowball, a pretty little cocktail with the fresh winter flavor of mint.