60 Second Cocktails: Amazing drinks to make at home in a minute

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The depth of Harrison and Ridley’s understanding of the world of distillation is a key element of the book. Harrison and Ridley empower amateur bartenders via clear instructions and color-coded notes about which cocktail is most appropriate for which occasion. Such attributes add up to near instant success, making 60-Second Cocktails an inviting, invaluable guide for home bartenders. The book came together because Neil and I were always messing around with cocktails at home, and making really delicious concoctions that weren't difficult to put together,” says Harrison.

This firm foundation gives the audience all they’ll need to dive into the easy recipes that follow, each introduced in approachable, appealing form: you’ll learn how to make a bright, simple Paloma, and how to garnish it for maximum wow; how to incorporate aquafaba into drinks for a stunning vegan-friendly foam; and how to stir up an Olive Oil Gibson—a visually striking spin on the classic. One beverage to note, and a feature in the ‘Magnificent Mixes’ chapter, is the Banana Bread Daiquiri.

He has authored and co-authored over a dozen books on spirits and cocktails and hosted hundreds of events in over 20 countries around the world. These simple-yet-delicious cocktails are divided into three chapters: No Shake, Sherlock – the easiest to make, requiring little or no preparation, and using standard spirits and mixers; Shaker Maker – slightly more complex concoctions that need a quick shake or stir; and Dress To Impress – special drinks for the more decadent drinking occasions which require a little more prep, or an unusual ingredient here and there. The duo have been shortlisted multiple times for the International Wine and Spirits Challenge 'Communicator of the Year' award. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. No matter what page you turn to , you’re guaranteed easy-to-follow infographics on how to artfully assemble your creations.

Their second, Straight Up , was published in October 2017, followed by The World Atlas of Gin in 2019, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Tales Of The Cocktail Spirited Awards. It plays very much on the aperitivo hour – that superbly chilled time where you take a moment to enliven the senses before dinner, truly waking up the taste buds. As it’s a seasonal drink, you’re probably only going to see advocaat, or eggnog, the custard-like, egg-based liqueur, go on sale in December for making Snowballs. Their previous tome, The World Atlas of Gin, was shortlisted for a Tales Of The Cocktail Spirited Awards back in 2020. The publisher of this book provided free copies of the book to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer.Harrison’s work can be seen across a number of different publications around the world including The World of Fine Wine, The Daily Telegraph, Harrods Man, and Whisky Magazine in the UK, France and Hong Kong. If there’s one sage piece of advice we’ve picked up from the professional bartenders we know, it’s about being as best prepared as possible: line up everything you possibly need in advance of making your drinks,” the duo note. Once you have downloaded the app, your eBook will be available on your Kortext digital bookshelf and can even be downloaded to view offline anytime, anywhere, helping you learn without limits.

Staying in is most definitely the new going out, especially when you’re armed with some easy – and super fast – cocktail recipes. Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley prove that mixing cocktails at home doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated; it’s fun, simple, and affordable! They break down the drinks into flavour groups and explain garnishes, glasses and equipment required.We wanted the drinks to show off different styles as well as the design for different occasions,” adds Harrison. These simple-yet-delicious cocktails are divided into three chapters: No Shake, Sherlock – the easiest to make, requiring little or no preparation, and using standard spirits and mixers; Shake It Up – slightly more complex concoctions that need a quick shake or stir; and Magnificent Mixes – special drinks for the more decadent drinking occasions which require a little more prep, or an unusual ingredient here and there. Featuring 60 cocktails that utilize a variety of spirits--including tequila, gin, rum, whiskey, vodka, and more--this recipe book is divided into three sections: No Shake, Sherlock: The easiest to make, using standard spirits and mixers. A classic Mexican cocktail with a magical mix of silver (blanco) tequila, citrus notes and effervescent soda.

A refreshing mix of a great blended Scotch – such as Johnnie Walker Black Label – and sparkling water, this is a great way to drink whisky. He is loving thinking of his own ideas this is full of quick cocktails that Im hoping will inspire his own ideas. The book has also been shortlisted as one of the Top 10 spirits books of the year at the 2015 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and has been translated into thirteen different languages, recently including Complex Chinese. This drink comes from a wonderful trip Harrison and Ridley took to Porto in northern Portugal, and takes its name from the majestic Douro Valley, the heartland of port production.Those seeking nonalcoholic or low-ABV drinks will delight in the fruity vinegar raspberry shrub, as well as the Berliner, a beer and apple soda concoction.