Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

The 50/50 Martini That’s Softer Than Your Usual Dry Martini

NOILLY PRAT Original Dry is rumored to have been one of the original components of

How to Make the B&B Cocktail

There are cocktails that arrive with a lot of fuss, and then there’s the B&B.

This Greek Twist on the Old Fashioned Takes Just 5 Minutes

Greece has been quietly making some of the best amber spirits around since 1888, and

How to Make the Park Avenue Cocktail

Some cocktails announce themselves the moment they arrive, and the Park Avenue is one of

How to Make the Salty Dog

There is something so satisfying about a cocktail that asks for almost nothing and gives

Al Capone’s Favorite Gin Cocktail Beats the Mojito

The Southside is a classic cocktail with slightly mysterious origins, tangled up in both Prohibition

How to Make the Scofflaw Cocktail

There is something so satisfying about a drink with a backbone of real history, and

The Four Ingredient Cosmopolitan That Actually Tastes Balanced

The Cosmopolitan became famous in the 1990s, but its roots go back further, with earlier

Spiced Pear Collins: The Easy Autumn Twist on a Tom Collins

The Spiced Pear Collins builds on the classic Collins format while introducing seasonal fruit and

The Twists That Takes Your Old Fashioned to the Next Level

The Smoky Maple Old Fashioned builds on the classic structure of spirit, sugar, and bitters,