Gin

This refreshing, low-ABV cocktail is what June is all about.

Hope you’re thirsty! Introducing Happy Hour with Al, Basically’s new no-nonsense cocktail column.

What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend in the woods would turn out to be a minor disaster I'll never forget.

If you like Campari, you'll like Suze, a bitter French aperitif.

A botanical liqueur that's just as good mixed as it is on the rocks.

I’ve learned to respect drinking, the craft of it, the camaraderie of it, and the importance of it in my life.

It's pink, and, for some, that might be all that matters.

Yes, you can serve this in a punch bowl if you don't have any coconut shells lying around!

A special type of gin brings out the flavors of the peach and make this cocktail extremely crushable.

Plus, how to get boozy ice pops to actually freeze.

If you want boozier pops, increase the gin to ⅓ cup.

Not a fan of blackberries? This cocktail recipe will be just as good with blueberries—or any other berry you like.

A refreshing beer cocktail with Pilsner, gin, honey, and lemon. It's that easy!

Think of a radler as a shandy that uses grapefruit soda rather than lemonade. Think of this cocktail as awesome.

Arugula’s spicy kick makes it a natural pairing for gin.

In Japan’s prettiest city, the train station is filled with ramen, the tofu is plentiful, and it’s easy to get a taste of what this country’s food is really all about

A fragrant and bright spring cocktail that's just as delicious without the alcohol.

New to kombucha? This cocktail is perfect for a test drive, because you’ll get a taste of “original” (unflavored) kombucha.

Use gunpowder green tea if you can find it. The robust flavor will provide depth to this quaffable cocktail recipe.

Cucumber and sage play off gin’s botanical notes; egg whites make this creamy and light. Dangerously refreshing.

Did you know you can grill a steak, toss together a ceviche, and make watermelon poké—all on a sailboat? Neither did we until we charted a course for the Channel Islands with a veteran crew of food lovers.

Strawberry rhubarb! Hawaiian ginger! Honey! Flavored gin has a lot going on, and it's nothing like the flavored vodka you took shots of in college—thank God.

These tangy-sweet pickled strawberries improve everything from oysters to ice cream.

This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.