Hanging with Harris

Todd English shows Harris how to make beet risotto.

The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abu-Ganim, was Hanging with Harris at the famous Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. The Ramos Gin Fizzes were creamy and delicious.

Sometimes, only sometimes, even the greatest bartenders and spirits industry professionals need to take a break from fresh ingredients and high quality spirits. When they do, the pendulum swings hard the other way. In this case, Simon Ford and Billy Harris end up drinking anti-freeze slushies on Bourbon Street. As always, when your Hanging with Harris, you meet some colorful people along the way.

Mario Batali is much more than a chef. He is a brand that epitomizes quality. And his face is on a jar of spaghetti sauce. He was Hanging with Harris.

The famous Swizzle Stick Bar in New Orleans is run by none other than the queen of southern hospitality, Lu Brow. Her technique and professionalism behind the bar is second to none. She was Hanging with Harris.

‎"We're not drinking. We're learning!" Such is the life of Francesco Lafranconi of Southern Wine and Spirits. He was Hanging with Harris.

Travis Bickle, we mean, Eric Alperin of Varnish Bar in Los Angeles, took time out from his busy schedule sitting by the pool to mix up a cocktail with Billy. He was Hanging with Harris.

reakfast cocktails anyone? Why Not! Especially in bed with Debbi Peek and Bridget Albert. Add some feather boas and homemade jam and you have a party!

If you don't like elevators, don't watch this video. If you do, and you love cocktails as well, this video is right up your elevator shaft. Charlotte Voisey was Hanging with Harris. Again.

Charlotte Voisey, portfolio ambassador at William Grant and Sons USA, was Hanging with Harris at 11,000 ft during the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. Have you ever had a margarita in a gondola? Billy has.