Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Peach Bourbon Smash

The Peach Bourbon Smash follows the traditional smash format, combining fruit, citrus, and spirit in

How to Make the Watermelon Shot

The Watermelon Shot is a modern party shot designed to replicate the flavor of watermelon

How to Make the Dickens Toddy

The Dickens Toddy draws on the long history of hot toddies, which date back to

How to Make the Watermelon Martini

The Watermelon Martini follows the structure of fruit driven Martini variations but with a lighter,

How to Make the Watermelon Margarita

The Watermelon Margarita is a seasonal variation that builds on the classic tequila and lime

How to Make the Vodka Sunrise

The Vodka Sunrise is a variation on the Tequila Sunrise, swapping in vodka for a

How to Make the Chocolate Martini

The Chocolate Martini is a modern dessert cocktail that gained popularity during the late twentieth

How to Make the Smoky Maple Old Fashioned

The Smoky Maple Old Fashioned builds on the classic structure of spirit, sugar, and bitters,

How to Drink at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice with Valentina Mircea, Bar Manager

There is only one place to experience the sunset over Venice with a cocktail in