Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Blue Hawaiian

The Blue Hawaiian was created in Hawaii in the 1950s and quickly became a symbol

How to Make the Penicillin

The Penicillin is a modern classic created in New York in the early 2000s, combining

How to Make the Brandy Alexander

The Brandy Alexander dates back to the early twentieth century and became especially popular as

How to Make the Lime Rickey

The Rickey dates back to late nineteenth century Washington, D.C., and was originally made with

How to Make the Gin Basil Smash

The Gin Basil Smash is a modern classic, created in Hamburg in the early 2000s

How to Make the Americano

The Americano dates back to the nineteenth century and was originally known as the Milano

How to Make the Gin Fizz

The Gin Fizz dates back to the late nineteenth century and was part of a

How to Make the Gibson Cocktail

The Gibson is a variation on the Martini that dates back to the early twentieth

How to Make the Vesper Martini

The Vesper Martini was created by Ian Fleming for James Bond in Casino Royale, first

How to Make the Pimm’s Cup

The Pimm’s Cup is a British classic that dates back to the nineteenth century, originally