Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz
How to Make the Chrysanthemum
Not every classic cocktail needs a full pour of spirit to earn its place in
How to Make the Widow’s Kiss
The Widow’s Kiss first appeared in print in 1895, in George J. Kappeler’s Modern American
The Bars That Have Outlived Empires
Some bars have been around for so long that the world outside their doors has
How to Make the Navy Grog
The word “grog” has a naval pedigree long before it ever got near a tiki
Kensington at 9: The K Bar Introduces a New Nightly Martini Ritual
From 9pm, every classic martini arrives with a little something extra – a Kensington Blue
How to Make the Corn ‘n’ Oil
There’s something wonderfully theatrical about the Corn ‘n’ Oil. It’s a drink built to be
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