Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the New York Sour

The New York Sour builds on the traditional whiskey sour by adding a float of

How to Make the Negroni Sbagliato

The Negroni Sbagliato is a variation born from a mistake in Milan, when sparkling wine

How to Make the Greyhound

The Greyhound is one of the simplest classic cocktails, combining spirit and grapefruit juice. It

Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence from 16 to 22 April 2026!

Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence to celebrate ten years since its first edition (2016–2026).

How to Make the Absinthe Frappé

The Absinthe Frappé dates back to nineteenth century New Orleans, where it became one of

How to Make the Banana Daiquiri

The Banana Daiquiri is a variation on the classic Daiquiri, which dates back to early

How to Make the Ward 8 Cocktail

The Ward 8 was created in Boston at the end of the nineteenth century, reportedly

How to Make the Hot Toddy

The Hot Toddy has roots that stretch back centuries, long before modern cocktail culture took

How to Make the Salted Honey Old Fashioned

The Salted Honey Old Fashioned is a modern variation that uses salt to sharpen sweetness

How to Make the Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan is a classic variation that splits the vermouth between sweet and dry,