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Sloe gin is frequently overlooked, but is a surprisingly versatile liqueur.

The Screwdriver has been a drink lover's favorite for decades, and has spawned many variations of the simple two-part drink.

Autumn is the time to be watching the hedgerows for the arrival of the first sloes, which, when soaked in gin for a few weeks, will provide a delicious Christmas liqueur

The autumn hedgerows are full of wild fruits which can be made into jams, jellies and counrty wines to use during the winter.

The Fourth of July brings memories of family fun, hot grills and cold drinks. When looking for your Independence Day refreshments, try these colorful favorites.

The early autumn berry harvest is not only good for eating but health too. Vitamins abound in these plentiful and freely harvested berries and medicinal uses are common.

Jack Daniels is a traditional whiskey lover's drink that is often enjoyed in two-part drinks and for sipping, but is also used to make some other great tasting cocktails.

Sex on the Beach is a colorful fruit-filled vodka drink, with a suggestive and whimsical name.

There are martini variations for every occasion, and certainly a good dose of romance for Valentine's Day.

Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.

Christmas is an expensive time, particularly during the 'credit crunch'. But it is possible for almost anyone to save money by making unusual presents for everyone.

In season now, and freely available on hedgerows, use blackberries to make this delicious and nutritious jam.

Ever since the Chinese invented gunpowder, people have found reasons to blow things up during celebrations. Fireworks themed cocktails may be a little calmer.

Coln St Aldwyns is a beautiful English Cotswolds village near Cirencester, Glos, and the New Inn offers quirky luxury accommodation with acclaimed restaurant and bar.

Green beer is not the only option on St. Patrick's Day. Alternatives to this holiday's staple include drinks made from everything from whiskey to creme de menthe.

It's hard to imagine a more impressive presentation than the layered drinks known as pousse cafe, creating cocktails that are part art and part science.

Here are a few enjoyable ways to celebrate this special holiday.

For pagans, Halloween is not just spooky fun. They celebrate Samhain, sacred time of honoring ancestor and spirit, marking a New Year as it passes into death and rebirth.

Henri Matisse's interaction with a model known simply as Lorette brought about a vivid breakthrough in the artist's approach and style.

Once the technique of layering is mastered, it's simple to create impressively fancy cocktails like these.