Misc: who ruled judea and had john the baptist beheaded at the request of salomen?

Questions

Books: This author wrote about the fictional 'march girls'?

Booze Names: 1 1/2 oz. light rum, 1 lime, powdered sugar, fruit juice, blend w/crushed ice?

Booze Names: 1 oz. gin and 1 oz. orange juice.?

Booze Names: A manhattan, but with scotch whiskey.?

Booze Names: Vodka, consomme, lemon, tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, celery salt.?