Nix the regular old tonic water the next time you break out the gin. Instead, try one (or a few) of these five alternative mixers to shake up your gin drinks.

Gin... vodka... bourbon? Here are the best spirits to pair with Canada Dry's deliciously fruity and fizzy blackberry ginger ale for a refreshing cocktail.

was said to have led off with a couple of ounces of gin mixed with Guinness stout and ginger beer — twice over. Waugh drank his gin for real, but the other two were obviously just out to shock ...

Combine the gin and lime juice in a small glass full of ice, stirring to combine. Top it off with the ginger ale, stir again, and garnish with lime and a slice of kiwi. Note: Find homemade Kiwi ...