Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

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

How to Make the Grasshopper Cocktail

The Grasshopper became popular in the mid twentieth century, especially in the United States, known

How to Make the Vodka Tonic

The Vodka Tonic grew out of the popularity of the Gin and Tonic, offering a

How to Make the Singapore Sling

The Singapore Sling was created in the early twentieth century at the Raffles Hotel in

How to Make the Tequila Sunrise

The Tequila Sunrise gained popularity in the 1970s, helped along by its striking layered look