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