Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz
How to Make the Chamomile and Lemon Gin Sour
The Chamomile and Lemon Gin Sour is a modern variation on the classic sour, introducing
How to Make the Virgin Mai Tai
The Virgin Mai Tai takes its cue from the original 1940s tiki classic, a drink
How to Make the Bourbon Lemonade
Bourbon Lemonade sits within a long tradition of whiskey and citrus combinations that go back
How to Make the Gin & It
The Gin and It is a simple but historic cocktail combining gin with Italian sweet
Barcelona Hotel Bar Week returns September 21–27, 2026
After the success of the first edition, Barcelona Hotel Bar Week (BHBW) will return at
How to Make a Purple Gekko
The Purple Gekko is a modern party cocktail that relies on colour and sweetness rather
How to Make the Rum Old Fashioned
The Rum Old Fashioned applies one of the oldest cocktail formulas to rum, showing how
How to Make the Mezcal Negroni
The Mezcal Negroni is a contemporary variation that swaps gin for mezcal, bringing smoke and
How to Make a Mango Martini
The Mango Martini is part of the broader wave of fruit driven Martini variations that
How to Make a Mudslide
The Mudslide developed in the 1970s and became associated with dessert style cocktails, particularly in
