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
