Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Smoky Martini

The Smoky Martini is a variation that introduces a peated or smoky element into the

How to Make the Spiced Apple Cider Old Fashioned

The Spiced Apple Cider Old Fashioned is another seasonal take on the classic structure, leaning

How to Make the Sweet Martini

The Sweet Martini reflects an earlier style of Martini, before the shift toward drier profiles

How to Make the Seville Orange & Honey Breakfast Martini

This variation builds on the Breakfast Martini by leaning further into citrus and bitterness through

How to Make the Spiced Rum Sour

The Spiced Rum Sour takes the classic sour format and applies it to a flavored

How to Make the Pink-Pepper Paloma

The Pink Pepper Paloma is a modern twist on the classic tequila and grapefruit combination.

How to Make the Maple Manhattan

The Maple Manhattan is a modern variation that replaces sugar with maple syrup to add

How to Make the Pomegranate Rosemary Martini

The Pomegranate Rosemary Martini is a modern cocktail built around seasonal flavors and aromatics. It

How to Make the Strawberry Frosé

Strawberry Frosé is a frozen variation of rosé based cocktails that gained popularity in recent

How to Make the Mezcal Tommy’s Margarita

The Mezcal Tommy’s Margarita builds on the simplified structure of the Tommy’s Margarita by swapping