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Time to put away the shot glassātequila long ago left its spring break clichĆ©s in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means thereās no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila, the new bible on this popular spirit.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Whether youāre already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-aƱejo or a margarita lover curious about your favorite drink and what makes it special, A Field Guide to TequilaĀ takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how itās made, to how to select, taste, and serve it. Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequilaāthe unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)āitās all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: Thereās harvesting, steaming, roasting, andāstill in use in one legendary distilleryāworking mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blancoās inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like PatrĆ³n and JosĆ© Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including TapatĆo, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and donāts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stonesā favorite, the tequila sunrise.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā With its striking visuals and appealing package,Ā A Field Guide to TequilaĀ is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift bookāand vice versa.
This book title, A Field Guide to Tequila (What It Is, Where It's From, and How to Taste It), ISBN: 9781648291487, by Clayton J. Szczech, published by Artisan (October 17, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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