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 | The new month breaks and that means that we have a new cocktail contest and more great drinks to share. For the month of November, we're talking gin and I am looking for your original drink recipes that include this aromatic spirit. Details are below and I'm sure that we will have some fine entries coming in for this one. I have some great things on tap for November. Next week I'll announce the vodka cocktail contest winner and kick off Scotch season with a few new finds that are spectacular. This year has also been a great one for cocktail books and I have a fun selection to share later in the month, so it will be a busy and spirit-filled few weeks ahead. Be sure to follow me on your preferred social media to stay up to date on the latest and don't forget to like my new Facebook page: Colleen's Drink Studio. Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest. | | Cocktail of the Week: The Big Brew
 You thought that gin was just for Martinis and other 'fancy' drinks? Not so, this fun little cocktail was created for game day parties by the American-made Organic Nation Gin. It's a snappy mix that is easy to create for one or many and is a simple mix of gin, lime, ginger, and ginger beer. Take it tailgating, mix it up for the Sunday games, or simply treat yourself to a great drink. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: James Baigrie/Photolibrary/Getty Images
| Gin Cocktail Contest is Now Open
 Gin. It is the only requirement in this month's cocktail recipe contest. Do whatever you like with it - mix it tall, short, simple, complex, the choice is yours. All I ask is that your drink be your own creation and that it includes a gin of any style. The deadline is November 24th, so there is plenty of time for you to get mixing. Here are the details for entering... Corpse Reviver #2 Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
| 10 Gin Cocktails You Should Be Drinking
 While not as numerous as vodka cocktails, the list of gin cocktails continues to grow and there are many great options available. However, it is hard to get a true sense of the spirit without getting a taste of gin in some of the best cocktails ever created for it. Here are 10 of those great gin drinks, which include the obvious Martini and Gin and Tonic along with a few that explore the full range of gin's potential. If you haven't had all of these yet (or recently), it may be time to mix them up. Explore the collection... Photo Credit: Cappi Thompson/Moment/Getty Images
| Understanding the Styles of Gin
 As with any spirit, gin is not simply gin and all gins are not created equal. This is a spirit that, while it has its standards, can come in a variety of flavor profiles and styles that range from the traditional to decidedly modern interpretations. It's a fascinating category to explore and this article is a quick breakdown of what you can expect from gin. Learn the basics... Photo Credit: frytka / E+ / Getty Images
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