The Situations: Graham Walsh is renovating his house, Ben is trying to get in shape and Chris met James Black's new baby.
Muddle the orange, cherries, syrup and bitters. Add the bourbon and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with the ale.
Muddle the ginger well into the liquids. Crush ice with a sprig each of mint, oregano, and tarragon. Shake all ingredients and double strain over the crushed, herbed ice. Garnish with sprigs of herbs.
Add ingredients plus ice to a rocks glass and stir well. Garnish with a lemon twist.