Lift a glass o' Navy Grog to yer mates, this International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yarrrr!

The Old Town Alchemy Co. delves into the history of rum ahead of Talk Like A Pirate Day.

NELSON beer recently launched a new label designed by Melbourne based fashion house Trimapee.

Mango mojito--one last taste of summer.

Photos & recipes from Kahlua Coffee Cream's Thursday Drink Night

The Asylum Cocktail, created by William Seabrook was created after he tried to go to an asylum to cure himself of alcoholism.

SD26, the new incarnation of Manhattan restaurant San Domenico, only provides computerized, hand held wine lists.

Respect the Tiki Drink!

Volga Boatman - great classical cocktail for long evening.

El Grito, created in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Que viva Happy Hour!

Dr. Bamboo is drinking as many spiced rums as he can get his grimy hands on.

White wine sangria with raspberries and pineapple.

Organic Wine that is also classified as raw and vegan from Frey Organic Vineyards.

Man (or woman) enough for this yolky reviver?

My Kumquat Liqueur makes another step towards becoming Kumquacello!

Umeshu - Japanese Plum Wine

RumDood writes up Halley's Eclipse Rum Punch, made with 3 different Mount Gay rums and created by Chris Bostick of The Varnish in LA.

The Pegu Blog ponders the Margaretha, a new cocktail with genever and bourbon.

Tiare shares her thoughts on cocktail photography.

Desert prickly pear infused tequila, and simple syrup.

Refined Vices reviews a 1951 Rum Verschnitt! A unique product that may well be the last of its kind.

Aloe on the Rocks

Kumquacello post #2- A Progress Report

Po`aha Punch did put itself in the long queue that was the result of TDN Tiki which was the one year celebration of the Thursday Drink Night.

The Aviation Cocktail, and its namesake gin, are both delicious.

My version of a Rum Punch is a great party drink. It's best made in a jug. Oranges keep it fun. But I love the way the basil & lime cuts thru the rum to give it a refreshing edge.

Robert Simonson of Off the Presses makes the "best Gibson ever"—according to some.

GIVEAWAY! (and unbox/review) ~ trying out those soapstone Whisky Stones in some delicious Balvenie 21yr Portwood... chilled but not diluted...

RumDood reviews Ron Abuelo 7 Años and mixes it The Soother.

SpiritMeAway checks out the Glenlivet's new holiday offering- Nadurra Triumph 1991

The Land of Forgotten Cocktails’ John Myers helps you through times of economic uncertainty with his advice on making drinks at home.

Kumquacello. Sure I made it up, but follow along in the process. This is the first step.

Make Roy's Hawaiian Martinis at home and luau any time!

The Parkway Punch, a tribute to Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway and the annual West Indian Parade.

Bull Shot, or sometimes Bullshot. Not a shot in this case, but a Bloody Mary alternative using beef bouillon instead of tomato juice. More common in the UK.

Its soon here! Beachbum Berry`s Remixed!

ABSOLUT returns with another mouth-watering cocktail combination, this time in the spirit of A#2’s. Yohji Yamamoto.

Let`s make Tahitian vanilla bean syrup and create a Vanilla Cloud Cocktail!

Feeling brave? Mikkeller's Beer Geek Brunch Weasel imperial stout is brewed with Kopi Luwak coffee - coffee made from the droppings of Civet cats.

A series of fortunate events leads to the creation of the Saint's Quarter at the Old Town Alchemy Company.

Let the 2009 Harvest Begin!!!

Tomato Water Bloody Mary

The Negroni Sbagliato, a delicious riff on a cocktail classic!

Good news from Diageo on Scotch whisky? Could be, with single barrel expressions from each of their distilleries.