Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz
How to Make the White Russian
The White Russian builds on the Black Russian, adding cream to create a softer, richer
How to Make the Black Russian
The Black Russian dates back to the late 1940s and was created in Brussels for
How to Make the Bijou Cocktail
The Bijou is a nineteenth century cocktail whose name means jewel in French, referring to
How to Make the Gimlet
The Gimlet has its origins in the British Royal Navy, where sailors were given lime
How to Make the East 8 Holdup
The East 8 Holdup is a modern classic created by Kevin Armstrong in London in
How to Make the El Presidente
The El Presidente is a Cuban cocktail that dates back to the early twentieth century,
How to Make the Jack Rose Cocktail
The Jack Rose is a classic American cocktail from the early twentieth century, closely associated
How to Make the Caipirinha
The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, with roots that trace back to rural communities where
How to Make the Champagne Cocktail
The Champagne Cocktail is one of the earliest recorded cocktails, appearing in the mid nineteenth
How to Make the Stinger Cocktail
The Stinger became popular in the early twentieth century, especially among high society circles who
