Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

This Small Tweak Transforms the Classic Bourbon Cocktail Everyone Knows

There’s a reason the Old Fashioned has outlasted just about every cocktail trend of the

The Gin Cocktail That Came Before the Martini

The Martinez sits right at the crossroads of cocktail history. Often called the missing link

The Heart of the Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the

Venice Cocktail Week Returns for Its 5th Year!

The fifth edition of the event, conceived and directed by Paola Mencarelli under the patronage

The Heart of the Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the

The Heart of the Hotel: The Upper House, Hong Kong

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the

Barcelona Hotel Bar Week returns: second edition set for September 21–27, 2026

After the success of the first edition, Barcelona Hotel Bar Week (BHBW) will return at

Don’t Miss These Boatyard x Cocchi Martinis in London June 12-20!!

From 12-20 June 2026, six East London best-loved bars will serve Boatyard x Cocchi Martinis

The Heart of the Hotel: Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Italy

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the

How to Discover the Best High-Rye Bourbons for a Spicy Kick

Bourbon lovers know that the mash bill plays a crucial role in defining a whiskey’s