The classic Kina Cocktail called for Kina Lillet, which no longer exists. Instead of the sweeter and less-bitter modern Lillet Blanc, this modern version calls for Cocchi Americano, which has Chinchona bark for bitterness. A dash of dry sherry complements that bitterness and adds nutty richness and a golden hue. More

A little bit of pickled ramp brine brings an earthy, slightly sweet onion flavor to this classic cocktail. Make sure to use a fresh bottle of vermouth, and store your vermouth in the fridge for no more than a month. More

This festive take on a classic drink tastes like spring—a little floral, a little bright, and a little bubbly—just right, if you ask me. More

Sweet, round, and aromatic, this 3-ingredient cocktail is an ideal post-dinner sipper. Lachlan Mackenzie from Pourhouse in Vancouver, British Columbia calls for Bornholmer Bitter in this recipe, but you can substitute with The Bitter Truth's Old Time Aromatic Bitters to provide the characteristic cinnamon and cardamon flavors of this drink. More

This lightly sweet and butterscotch-like cocktail (name after the original bicycle with the large front wheel) is made with Averna, Luxardo Maraschino, and Victoria Gin, a citrusy and herbal gin that's distilled with local ingredients in Victoria, BC. If you can't find Victoria Gin, Beefeater makes a fine substitute. More

A play on the classic Negroni, this cocktail created by Patrick Reynard at Pourhouse in Vancouver, BC, is lighter in body and has subtle melon and citrus aromas. More

For this coral colored drink, Brian Grant of Pourhouse in Vancouver, BC selected local Victoria Gin, but if you can't find it, you can substitute Beefeater. Be sure to shake hard and fast to properly combine the egg white and citrus. More

If creamy and floral is your cup of tea, try your hand at this smooth cocktail, created by Christopher Flett at Pourhouse in Vancouver BC. Be sure to shake fast and hard to create frothiness. More

If the urge for a Pimm's strikes you, it is ridiculously easy to make a DIY version with ingredients you probably already have at home. If you want to play with the flavor profile, add a little sherry to give it a sweeter touch or a little Campari to accentuate the bitterness. Add a little simple syrup and fresh herbs to play up the sweet, summery flavor or increase the amount of gin to up the alcohol content and juniper intensity. More

The pairing of cardamom and mint gives this cocktail a light, cool flavor that make it easy to sip. More