"The school of sophisticated drinking" traces the deep-seated lineage of drinking in the social, political, and even scentific developments of our culture. Inspired by an ongoing series of lectures at Berlin's legendary Potsdamer Strasse cocktail den, the Victoria Bar, this comp…
"The school of sophisticated drinking" traces the deep-seated lineage of drinking in the social, political, and even scentific developments of our culture. Inspired by an ongoing series of lectures at Berlin's legendary Potsdamer Strasse cocktail den, the Victoria Bar, this comp…
"Divided Spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of Mexico's most iconic products. In recent years, as consumers increasingly demand to connect with the people and places that produce their food, the concept of terroir - the taste of place - has become more and more…
Traces how and why tequila became and remains Mexico's national drink and symbol. Starting in Mexico's colonial era and tracing the drink's rise through the present day, Marie Sarita Gaytan reveals the formative roles played by some unlikely characters.
This title traces how and why tequila became and remains Mexico's national drink and symbol. Starting in the country's colonial era and tracing the drink's rise through the present day, Marie Sarita Gaytán reveals the formative roles played by some unlikely characters.
Italy has grappa, Russia has vodka, Jamaica has rum. Around the world, certain drinks-especially those of the intoxicating kind-are synonymous with their peoples and cultures. For Mexico, this drink is tequila. For many, tequila can conjure up scenes of body shots on Cancún bars…
"In this book, Ian Williams presents a lively history of this potent and popular drink. Beginning with pulque, the drink fermented by the Mayans, Olmecs, and Aztecs and reserved for pregnant women and priests--and their sacrifices--he traces how the Mexicans distilled tequila an…
With its unique aroma and heady buzz -- the perfect accompaniment to even the spiciest tacos -- tequila has won its way into drinkers' hearts worldwide. There are few places on earth besides Mexico that have the climate and terrain to evolve the agave plant that makes tequila --…
"Tracing the evolution of one of the fastest growing spirits in America, from frat-house firewater to a luxury beverage, the author, having immersed herself in the world of the tequila over the last five years, discusses the history and politics of Mexico's popular export, "--No…
"Tracing the evolution of one of the fastest growing spirits in America, from frat-house firewater to a luxury beverage, the author, having immersed herself in the world of the tequila over the last five years, discusses the history and politics of Mexico's popular export, "--No…
