Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Fig Leaf Negroni

Figs have a short and glorious season, and by October they are everywhere: split open

How to Make the Apple Cider Whiskey Sour

Some drinks taste like a season. The Apple Cider Whiskey Sour is one of them.

Harp of Darkness: Master of Malt’s New Irish Whiskey

For years, Master of Malt’s Head of Whisky, Dr. Sam Simmons (one of my former

How to Make the Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned

There is something wonderful about the moment smoke curls out of a cocktail glass. It

How to Make the Revolver Cocktail

Some cocktails earn their place the moment you taste them. The Revolver cocktail is one

The Venetian Bellini Gets a Fall Makeover You Have to Taste

Some drinks belong to a place so completely that you can taste the city in

How to Make the Spiced Pear Bellini

Some drinks belong to a place so completely that you can taste the city in

How to Make the Cardinal Spritz

Every October I start craving a spritz in deeper colors. The light turns golden and

Orchard Meets Agave: The Apple Cider Margarita Your Autumn Table Needs

Crisp apple cider, fresh lime, and Código 1530 Rosa tequila come together in the happiest