Vodka can be tough to mix with. Flavored vodka on the other hand...

CocktailVirgin participates in this month's Mixology Monday in making drinking cheaper by experimenting with substituting beer for Champagne in cocktails with some decent results.

Just tried the Double Espresso Van Gogh Vodka last night. It was delicious! An awesome combination of espresso and vodka. A great mid-night pick me up.

A blood orange cocktail for Valentine's Day

Monkey Gland Cocktail on Scienceofdrink Blog - great classic cocktail with indecent name and unusual compositions was tested with Pernod, Ricard and Benedectine. See my choice now!

Great Valentine`s Day concoction - Caribbean Cosmopolitan!

Between The Sheets- another Classic cocktail from the 1920's

A Sweetheart Magatini! Pink for Valentine's Day - great for an intimate dinner, or for a group.

Beautiful wine label design from Israeli firm nine99 design.

The Fallback - What do you order when the bar sucks?

The Kitchn pairs Peter Heering Cherry liqueur with chocolate and champagne for Valentine's Day.

People as living cocktails in these new ads for Bugsy's Bar by Saatchi & Saatchi.

SpiritMeAway shakes up a variation on the Bramble, christened the Fumble.

Lagunitas makes a Sweet Release, Brown Shugga' Ale.

The Halekulani Cocktail and the Eastern Whiskey Sour. Two Tiki drinks based on Bourbon!

On adorable branding/packaging ~ the Hitachino Nest Beer owl is so cute! There is even a valentine's day special label... i love the big bottles with the owl printed on glass and cap!

DeKuyper recipe application.

Valet talks to John Gonzalez, of Philly's Bistro La Minette, about the perfect Valentine's day pour.

Fun poster from Miller's MGD64 ~ love how these cocktails look like designer chairs...

I was so intrigued by the packaging of the Highland Park Single Malts, here's a look at some of the before and after, as well as some of the rationale behind the design

Paystyle incorporates a homemade strawberry liqueur to create the I Love Lucy cocktail for Valentine's Day.

cocktailnerd reviews 3 more absinthes and has advice for which to use in the event of a zombie attack this Friday, the 13th

Trader Tiki advises how NOT to enthrall the cocktail blogosphere, now with swears!

The French 44

"Veuve Cliquot : Dry Blizzard", a new concept of ice bucket by french designer Thomas Lemaire. Interesting !

On beautiful scotch bottles ~ Highland Park 40 years old is gorgeous...

The Pinky Gonzales is the Mai Tai for the Mexican you love.

L'Atelier du Vin Air Cork Puller ~ no cartridge needed!

On new ways to dry your wine glasses ~ Architec's Airdry Wine Glass Drying Rack

Two at the Most names a pisco drink after a beloved Peruvian horse, Sol de Oro (Viejo)

The Chrysanthemum, as updated by Camper to show off some of the fancy new absinthes on the market.

The Vodka Martini. Three new vodkas are reviewed with an in-and-out vodka martini recipe.

lollipop with gold and champagne within... at La Grande Epicerie de Paris

"LG Cocktail"? Who can complain about whiskey and a beer chaser?

This week's Hair of the Dog: the near-extinct Clover Club.

Glenmorangie Siphon Set- Siphons are back in style with the return of classic cocktails, and this one from Glenmorangie is very sexy and comes with 10cl bottles of the standard range.

The Jet Pilot is a Tiki drink that seems fairly appropriate these days!

SpiritMeAway starts the countdown to Valentine's Day with pink cocktails featuring X-Rated Liqueur

Pisco Sour: Not for beginners.
Happy Pisco Sour day!

Two at the Most celebrates Peru's National Pisco Sour Day.

Mocha Hot Chocolate. This hot chocolate is smooth, creamy, steamy and has just a touch of Baileys.....for warmth. :)

The Kitchn posts a handy primer on dry and sweet vermouth.

We sent Anita to NYC for a complete immersion in the world of Gran Centenario's new Rosangel Hibiscus Tequila ~ and she shares some incredible images of drinks, bartenders, and more!

Send Wine ~ a new silicone wine stopper from Fred!