Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Mimosa

The Mimosa is one of the simplest cocktails, combining sparkling wine and orange juice for

How to Make the Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is the taste of a holiday in a glass. Creamy, tropical, and

How to Make the Jungle Bird

The Jungle Bird is a tropical cocktail with a twist. Created in Kuala Lumpur in

4 Reasons Bars Use Sugared Straws for Cold Beverages

Straws have been part of the bar scene for over a century. They started as

How to Make the Black Manhattan

The Black Manhattan takes the familiar shape of the classic and gives it a darker,

How to Make the Brown Butter Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned has seen countless variations, but few are as indulgent as this one.

How to Make the Cinnamon Toast Old Fashioned

This playful take on the Old Fashioned leans into warm spice and a hint of

How to Make the Vanilla Orange Old Fashioned

Vanilla and orange bring a softer, more rounded profile to the Old Fashioned. It keeps

How to Make the Manhattan

The Manhattan is one of the earliest cocktails to define what we think of as

How to Make the Negroni

The Negroni is one of Italy’s great contributions to the cocktail world, said to have