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