The Situations:

Dave is off to tour Europe, Chris took his nephew to the park and Ben just paid his taxes, sort of.

The Drinks:

Pimms Cupwheel of cucumberwheel of lemon2oz Pimm’s No. 14oz ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for weenies)lemon twist

Muddle the cucumber and lemon slices in a chilled highball glass. Pour in the Pimm’s and ginger ale, and stir to combine. Add ice to fill the glass and garnish with the lemon twist.

Death and Taxes (via)1 1⁄2oz Gin1⁄2oz Lillet Blanc1⁄2oz Sweet Vermouth1⁄2oz St. Germain1 1⁄2bsp Amer NouvelleFlamed Orange peel for garnish2ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter

Stir in ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish.

Artist’s (Special) Cocktail (via)3/4oz Rye whiskey3/4oz Sherry1/2oz Lemon Juice1bsp Grenadine Syrup

Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe.

Aviation2oz gin1/2oz maraschino liqueur1/2oz fresh lemon juice1/4oz of creme de violetteFlamed lemon peel or Maraschino cherry for garnish

Shake the booze in ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Squeeze the lemon peel so that the oils from the skin travel through the flame of a lighter.

Caipirinha1 cup Cachaca3 limes1/2 cup sugar1.5 quarts ice

Slice the limes into 1/8ths, muddle with the sugar until it is as dissolved as possible in the lime juice. Add ice and cachaca and stir to blend.