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Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Muddler deposit photos
How to Choose the Perfect Muddler

Just saying the word muddler is fun, but making cocktails that require muddling are even

WEB 179. Atlantic Canada 2
Lush Life Podcast Transcripts: How to Follow Signs in Atlantic Canada (#179)

It is hard to believe it happened to both our guests – but it did.

WEB 179. Atlantic Canada 2
How to Follow Signs in Atlantic Canada

It is hard to believe it happened to both our guests – but it did.

Compass Distillers Paper Plane
How to Make the Compass Distillers’ Paper Plane

This cocktail was sponsored by:

Slaymaker and nichols Water for elephants
How to Make the Slaymaker & Nichols’ Water For Elephants

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Modern Root Ginger Bamboo
How to Make the Mother Root Ginger Bamboo

Mother Root Old Kyoto
How to Make the Mother Root Old Kyoto

Mother Root Hot Not Toddy
How to Make the Mother Root Hot Not Toddy

Mother Root Le Spritz De Maman
How to Make the Mother Root Le Spritz De Maman

Fenjiu Chinese New Year Martini
How to Make the Fenjiu Chinese New Year Martini

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Susan 2023 (1)

Welcome to
A Lush Life Manual!
I am Susan L. Schwartz, your drinking companion!
Together we well travel the globe to taste the best cocktails out there, as well as make some for ourselves!

Award for winning rising star of the year at Sit-Up

Saveur blog award finalist for the best drinks blog

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