Description
| Product ID: | 9780760352618 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Mezcal |
| Subtitle: | The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit |
| Authors: | Author: Emma Janzen |
| Page Count: | 240 |
| Subjects: | Spirits, liqueurs and cocktails, Spirits & cocktails, USA, Mexico |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Mezcal offers a beautiful primer on mezcal history and production – including wild harvesting and roasting, a guide to common agave varietals, cocktail recipes, and a tasting guide. In Mezcal, two-time James Beard Award–winning author Emma Janzen explores what sets this cousin of tequila apart from the rest of the pack. *Nominated for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award in the Beverage category* Produced in Mexico for centuries but little known elsewhere until recent years, mezcal has captured the imagination of spirits enthusiasts with its astonishing complexities. And while big liquor is beginning to jump aboard the bandwagon, most mezcal is still artisanal in nature, produced using small-batch techniques handed down for generations, often with agave plants harvested in the wild. Join author Emma Janzen as she presents an engaging primer on all things mezcal that includes:
With lush photography, an elegant design featuring a foil-debossed cover, and authoritative yet enthralling text, Mezcal is the definitive guide to exploring and unraveling the mysteries of this extraordinary handcrafted spirit. |
| Imprint Name: | Voyageur Press |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-07-20 |
