Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Why You Should Stop Overcomplicating Your Friday Night Drinks

Friday rolls around and suddenly a simple idea turns into a whole thing. You just

Things to Do in Bolzano, Italy – The Door to the Dolomites!

The Door to the Dolomites, as Bolzano/Bozen is commonly known, is wide open and ready

How to Make Black Tea Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned does not need rescuing. It does, however, respond well to a little

Why Cutty Sark is Perfect for Burns Night!

Founded in London in March 1923, Cutty Sark has endured as one of the world’s

Aurora Toasted One Year of Innovative Cocktails!

Driven by technique, creativity, and locally sourced ingredients, Aurora pays homage to Puerto Rico’s culture

Lush Guide to the Best Bars in South Kensington & Chelsea (updated 2026!)

Traditionally if you wanted a great cocktail in South Kensington, you made it yourself. Now

Equal Parts Partners With Nc’nean For ‘Burns Rewritten’

An immersive celebration of Scotland’s spirit with whisky tastings, poetic performances, and innovative cocktails at

How to Make the Bitter Mandarin Negroni

Some cocktails only need a small, thoughtful adjustment rather than a full rethink. The Negroni

How to Make the Orange Peel Old Fashioned

This is the Old Fashioned at its most basic — and honestly, at its best.

The Heart of the Hotel: Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen

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