Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Lion’s Tail

The Lion’s Tail is bourbon, fresh lime, allspice dram and a dash of Angostura bitters,

4-Ingredient Gin Cocktail That’s Better Than a Clover Club

Think of the Kyoto Club as the Clover Club taking a lovely trip east. Suntory

This Rye Cocktail With Two Vermouths Beats a Classic Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan is the classic Manhattan’s brighter, silkier sibling, made by splitting the vermouth

5 Bucket-List Travel Stays Where Cocktails Meet Dramatic Landscapes

Some destinations are extraordinary enough to make the journey itself part of the adventure. Imagine

5 European High-End Retreats For Luxury Stays

Europe is home to some of the world’s most beautiful luxury retreats, where spectacular landscapes,

The Private Cellar: 5 Luxury European Retreats for The Connoisseur

Europe’s celebrated wine regions and historic distilling towns have long attracted travelers with a taste

One Splash of Vodka Turns a Kids’ Drink Into Your New Favorite Cocktail

A Dirty Shirley is simply a Shirley Temple with vodka, so you get that sweet,

The Gingerbread Cocktail You Can Stir Up in 5 Minutes

The Santa Teresa Rum Gingerbread Man is a rum twist on the Old Fashioned with

How to Make the Witching Hour Old Fashioned

Deep purple, nearly black and wonderfully smooth, this Old Fashioned is made for Halloween night.

How to Make the Honey Ember: A Bourbon Sour with Amaro and Lemon

Some drinks arrive with a story, and this one arrives with a feeling: the first