Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Kir

The Kir comes from Burgundy and is named after Félix Kir, a mayor who helped

How to Make the Sweet Tart Shot

The Sweet Tart Shot is inspired by the candy of the same name and falls

How to Make the Lemon Drop Shot

The Lemon Drop Shot grew out of the popularity of the Lemon Drop Martini, offering

How to Make the Coffee & Brown Sugar Old Fashioned

The Coffee and Brown Sugar Old Fashioned is a modern variation that builds on the

How to Make the Texas Margarita

The Texas Margarita is a variation on the classic, often made with additional citrus to

How to Make the Garlic Olive Martini

The Garlic Olive Martini is a bold variation on the classic Martini, leaning into savoury

How to Make the Rum Collins

The Rum Collins is a variation on the Tom Collins, swapping gin for rum to

How to Make the Rum Barrel

The Rum Barrel is a tiki style cocktail that became popular in mid twentieth century

How to Make the Breakfast Martini

The Breakfast Martini was created in London in the 1990s by bartender Salvatore Calabrese, who

How to Make the Americano, With Amaro

The Americano with amaro builds on the classic Italian aperitivo by introducing a deeper, more