Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Lush Guide to Amaro Lucano

It seems like Amaro Lucano is everywhere right now. It is the official Amaro partner

Lush Guide to Kyrö Gin (and more)

These two words don’t usually go together – rye and gin, but in Finland they

10 Most Expensive Whisky in the World

William Faulkner rightly said, “There’s no such thing as a bad whisky. Just, some whiskies

How to Make the Grapefruit Chuhai 

A chuhai is a Japanese highball made with shochu, soda water, and a flavoring, usually

How to Drink Asian Rice Wine and Spirits with Marie Cheong-Thong, Part 1

What a way to begin Season 7!  By attempting to tackle the category that is

How to Make the Metaxa Sour

If you’re in the mood for something sweet and sour try out the METAXA Sour, a spin

How to Make the Metaxa Old Fashioned 1888

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

How to Make the Metaxa Negroni

Negroni lovers will be in for a treat this season with Metaxa’s twist on this