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Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

Elephant Gin Dzombo Spritz
How to Make the Elephant Gin Dzombo Spritz

Elephant Gin Orange Toddy
How to Make the Elephant Gin Orange Toddy

For those who crave the bright, vibrant notes of citrus in their winter warmers, this

Elephant Gin Black Seeds
How to Make the Elephant Gin Black Seeds

The Naughty Hubert
How to Make Alessandro Palazzi’s The Naughty Hubert

Pataka East Side
How to Make the Pataka East Side

Pataka Mulled Ginger
How to Make the Pataka Mulled Ginger

Pataka Fire Cracker
How To Make the Pataka Ginger Fire Cracker

Esprit de Figues Fizz
How To Make the Esprit de Figues Fizz

Esprit de Figues Sidecar
How to Make the Esprit de Figues Sidecar

David Wondrich, Author_Journalist_Drinks Historian, New York
How to Become The Dean of Cocktails with David Wondrich

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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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