In 1934—just one heady year after Prohibition was repealed—Esquire magazine, in a civic-minded attempt to reestablish the norms of a long dormant drinking culture, published a list of 10 Worst Drinks ...

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake with no ice. Add ice and shake again. Double strain and serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with basil and raspberry.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The reason why gin is so versatile is because the clear liquor lends itself well to a variety of flavors.

Christmas Cranberry cocktail with rosemary and ice. Christmas is a season of rituals: the tree goes up (eventually), cookies get baked (or bought), and at least one ornament meets an untimely end.

Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a champagne ...