From al fresco drinks and cosy winter warmers (thinking Christmas here?) to Friday night crowd pleasers, Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home features nine brand new recipes besides Ryan's expert advice on ingredients and techniques. Ryan perfects classics like the well-known Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, and experiments with exciting new flavours and interesting, intriguing combinations.
The inspiring new recipes featured include Barley Champagne, Belle Ball, Cochin Cooler, Golden Cherry Fizz, Hot Cold Tea, Smoked Sbiten, Smoked Watermelon Shandy, Vermouth and Soda, and White Port and Tonic.
Chef René Redzepi of noma, says: “Ryan has a really superb sense for flavours and the alchemy of their combinations. Deliciousness is always at the forefront in Ryan's work, but more vitally, this book projects the significance of conviviality, the approachability of cocktails made and drunk at home, and the value of sharing time with loved ones over a delicious drink (or a meal).”
Ryan Chetiyawardana is considered to be cocktail royalty and his innovative expertise is in demand across the entire globe.
He has award-winning bars in London, Amsterdam and Washington DC, and is a member, with fellow cocktail guru Lynette Marrero, of the highly prestigious MasterClass platform in which every presenter is at the top of their game.
Ryan has earned many awards over the years including Tales of the Cocktail foundation's International Bartender of the Year, The World's Best Bar for London's Lyaness, and Best US Hotel Bar for Silver Lyan at the Riggs Hotel in Washington DC. He also features in Spirit, the 2023 documentary film following three world class bartenders on what it takes to be the best of the best.
Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home is released 21st September in the UK and Europe, with photography © Kim Lightbody.
The official book launch will be held at Lyaness, Bankside, London on Sunday 17th If you would like to attend please contact melody.odusanya@quarto.com
What are people saying about the book?
"This is a really useful companion for the home bartender." - Square Meal Lifestyle
"It's filled with his signature, innovative drinks but they're done in a way that makes them accessible to the home bartender. A must for any drinks enthusiast." - Olive magazine
"Despite his highly technical and scientific approach to drinks, he aims to show that cocktails are easy to make and accessible." - Bar magazine
"Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan and Friends is a delight - great recipes, beautiful photographs, delicious illustrations and plenty of good chat... No home should be without it." - The Cocktail Lovers
"A treat for cocktail lovers - novice or otherwise. Foolproof recipes for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, warming punches, and modern batch cocktails to make ahead for parties. Cheers!" - The Sunday Telegraph
"The drinks are exciting but not pompous: when it comes to making excellence seem down to earth, Mr Lyan is the main man." - Evening Standard
“Award-winning bartender Mr Lyan provides the perfect intro to cocktail making for those who aren't at one with their inner mixologist just yet.” - Marie Claire
"Pick just three cocktails from this book to make over and over again and you'll be top of the invite list." – ShortList
The book will be published by Quarto https://quarto.com