Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

The Dickens Toddy: A Classic Winter Whiskey Cocktail Inspired by A Christmas Carol

Few drinks feel as perfectly suited to December as a steaming toddy. It’s the kind

The Kensington and The Bloomsbury Hotels Partner with Waterford for a Dazzling Festive Season

This festive season, The Doyle Collection hotel group partners with one of the world’s leading

Nikka From The Barrel Celebrates 40th Anniversary

In 1985, Nikka Whisky released a bold expression packaged in a small square bottle named

Woodford Reserve’s 2025–2026 Global Bar Exchange (GBE)

Woodford Reserve®, the world’s best-selling super-premium+ American whiskey*, announces the second leg of its 2025–2026

Bardinet Brandy unveils five festive cocktails to celebrate arrival of limited edition bottle

Bardinet is bringing some French festive flair to UK drinkers this winter with five decadent

Barcelona–Cape Town Exchange: A New Model for International Collaboration in the Bar Industry

Barcelona Hotel Bar Week (BHBW) and Cape Town Cocktail Week (CTCW) continue to build their

How to Celebrate 15 Years of Nightjar with Roisin Stimpson & Edmund Weil

Some birds sing at dawn to wake us up, but today we’re celebrating the birthday

How to Make the Toronto

The Toronto is one of those drinks that quietly signals a bartender’s confidence. Built on

How to Make the Cardamom Espresso Martini

Some twists feel unnecessary; others make you wonder why they weren’t part of the original.

How to Make the Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash

Some drinks don’t just taste seasonal—they feel seasonal. The Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash is one