Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

The Whiskey Lover’s Negroni: How to Make a Boulevardier

The Boulevardier is often described as the whiskey lover’s Negroni, and honestly, once you taste

How to Make the Diplomat Cocktail

The Diplomat Cocktail is proof that vermouth doesn’t always have to play second fiddle to

How to Make a French Blonde: Is This Really Taylor Swift’s Favorite Cocktail?

If Taylor Swift orders a cocktail, you can pretty much guarantee people are going to

The 10 Vodka Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know

Vodka gets a bad reputation for being boring, but that is exactly what makes it

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