Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Kensington at 9: The K Bar Introduces a New Nightly Martini Ritual

From 9pm, every classic martini arrives with a little something extra – a Kensington Blue

How to Make the Corn ‘n’ Oil

There’s something wonderfully theatrical about the Corn ‘n’ Oil. It’s a drink built to be

The 50/50 Martini That’s Softer Than Your Usual Dry Martini

NOILLY PRAT Original Dry is rumored to have been one of the original components of

How to Make the B&B Cocktail

There are cocktails that arrive with a lot of fuss, and then there’s the B&B.

This Greek Twist on the Old Fashioned Takes Just 5 Minutes

Greece has been quietly making some of the best amber spirits around since 1888, and

How to Make the Park Avenue Cocktail

Some cocktails announce themselves the moment they arrive, and the Park Avenue is one of

How to Make the Salty Dog

There is something so satisfying about a cocktail that asks for almost nothing and gives

Al Capone’s Favorite Gin Cocktail Beats the Mojito

The Southside is a classic cocktail with slightly mysterious origins, tangled up in both Prohibition

How to Make the Scofflaw Cocktail

There is something so satisfying about a drink with a backbone of real history, and

The Four Ingredient Cosmopolitan That Actually Tastes Balanced

The Cosmopolitan became famous in the 1990s, but its roots go back further, with earlier