Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

The Dirty Martini Is Back on Top: Here’s How to Make It

The Dirty Martini takes the clean lines of the classic Martini and adds a savory,

How to Make the Red Hook Cocktail

If the Manhattan is one of the great New York cocktails and the Brooklyn is

The 4-Ingredient Fall Spritz That’s Better Than a Basic Aperol Spritz

There is something so cozy about a spritz that tastes like fall in a glass.

How to Make the Brooklyn Cocktail

The Manhattan may get all the attention, but cross the East River and you’ll find

How to Make the Blizzard

The Blizzard might sound like something you should be drinking halfway up a ski slope,

How to Host a Cocktail Night at Home: From the First Pour to the Perfect Atmosphere

 There’s probably nothing easier to organize than a cocktail party at your own place. No

How to Make The Dirt Road Martini: A Tribute to Dolly Parton

Some people leave a mark. Dolly Parton left a whole landscape: a theme park built

3 Ingredients Make This Negroni Sweeter Than the Classic

There is something wonderful about taking a classic and giving it a little sunshine. The

The 4-Ingredient Brunch Cocktail That Beats the Mimosa!

The Breakfast Martini isn’t actually a martini, and it isn’t really for breakfast either. It’s