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

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It’s one of those things that seems like a good idea at the time, but in the end you regret not leaving it to the professionals. None needed, but ensure the sparkling wine is cold from the refrigerator and chill the glass in the freezer beforehand. The slightly more ambitious ‘Shake it up’ chapter covers cocktails that require a touch more effort and equipment – but still remain simple.

In addition to writing, Harrison appears regularly on British television as a drinks expert, and in 2017 filmed a flagship food and drink show for a major UK television network with two-Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jr, and appears regularly with his writing colleague Neil Ridley on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. Using sparkling wine, particularly Champagne, elevates any cocktail to another level of decadence and sophistication. 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. Dress to Impress: special cocktails requiring a little more prep or an unusual ingredient here and there. Add the ice and top up slowly with the ginger ale, giving a final stir to bring a creamy, frothy head to the drink.The depth of Harrison and Ridley’s understanding of the world of distillation is a key element of the book.

The last few years have seen him contribute to a number of different newspapers and other publications around the world including The Independent, The Evening Standard, BBC Good food, Aston Martin magazine, the Monocle media outlets, and the Whisky Magazine franchise in China, France and the UK (where he was the previous Editor-at-Large.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. In their 60-Second Cocktails book , they bring happy hour into the home, sharing how to make delicious cocktails swiftly, whether simple or more sophisticated. Add all the ingredients except the ginger ale to your glass and stir with the bar spoon for a few seconds to mix together. 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. Stir again seven to eight times and squeeze the lemon peel over the top of the drink to express the oils before adding to the glass to garnish.

As well as writing for a number of different publications around the world, such as the Telegraph and World of Fine Wine , they also appear regularly on TV and act as judges for the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards. From 2015 until 2017 Neil served as Chairman for the World Whiskies Awards and is also a judge for the prestigious IWSC Awards.In 2012, Neil had his first book published-' Let Me Tell You About Whisky' (Anova), which has been so far been translated into five languages. 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!