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. Get ready to wow your guests with classic cocktails and contemporary innovations, all shaken, stirred, or otherwise concocted in around a minute, thanks to Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley’s upbeat guide 60-Second Cocktails. Add all the ingredients except the ginger ale to your glass and stir with the bar spoon for a few seconds to mix together. Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley are well-versed in the world of cocktail-making, with expertise on the subject spanning writing, presenting and hosting.

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. Publishers have spread themselves thin over the Bauhaus centenary – concrete-like, covering new ground. 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. 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. Most recently, he has taken on the role as regular drinks and cocktails contributor for the Sunday Telegraph.

The publisher of this book provided free copies of the book to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. Get ready to wow your guests with classic cocktails and contemporary innovations, all shaken, stirred, or otherwise concocted in around a minute. Add the ice to the glass and then the whisky, giving a few stirs with the bar spoon to “wake up” the whisky. 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! Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

The slightly more ambitious ‘Shake it up’ chapter covers cocktails that require a touch more effort and equipment – but still remain simple. A classic Mexican cocktail with a magical mix of silver (blanco) tequila, citrus notes and effervescent soda. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. In a fresh twist on the cosmopolitan, cranberry juice is switched out with fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice, while the traditional old-fashioned leans sweet and smoky thanks to the addition of maple syrup. For the last six years Harrison has sat as a judge for the International Wine and Spirits Challenge (IWSC) where today he holds the role of a Trophy Judge and Chairman across Scotch whisky and spirits.The authors divide their 60-second concoctions into three groups (“No Shake Sherlock,” “Shake It Up,” and “Magnificent Mixes”) and color code the libations for selecting based on mood, flavor, or occasion. Each recipe includes recommendations for which glasses, garnishes, equipment, and ice that you’ll need, so that by the time five o’clock rolls around, you’ll be ready to shake (or stir! She reports on art, design and architecture, as well as covering regular news stories across all channels. He is loving thinking of his own ideas this is full of quick cocktails that Im hoping will inspire his own ideas. As breezy as the title promises, this book reminds that cocktails don’t have to be insanely complicated.