The first episode of season six sees us focusing on all things new (or newish).

Our pick of the new crop of products takes in Pod Pea Vodka from Manchester, and Ardray, a new whisky, blending the artistry of Japan with the traditions of Scotland.

It’s over to the historic American Bar to check out the first menu by its newest head bartender, Chelsie Bailey, and our book choice is relatively new – it’s Doctors & Distillers The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktail by Camper English.

We also highlight another book in this episode with our very special guest, Ryan Chetiyawardana who tells us about the soon-to-be released At Home With Mr Lyan & Friends, a new version of one of our favourite cocktail books: Good Thinks To Drink with Mr Lyan & Friends – our pick for cocktail lovers everywhere.

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What we're mixing:

New York Sour

60ml rye whiskey or bourbon

30ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice

15ml simple syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water)

1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters

1 egg white (optional)

15ml red wine

Method:

Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients, except red wine, really hard. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a Rocks over fresh ice. Carefully pour the red wine over the back of bar spoon to create float on the drink.

American Bar at The Savoy

At Home With Mr Lyan & Friends published later this month. See mrlyan.com for more details

Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky

Doctors & Distillers The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktail by Camper English

Pod Pea Vodka

For more of Ryan and his bars, see Mr Lyan

For more from Camper English, see Alcademics

The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' Watson

Edited by Christian Fox

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New season, new bottles, new menu

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