| Mezcal: The Gift of Agave Contributor(s): Hajeski, Nancy J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1623545250 ISBN-13: 9781623545253 Publisher: Imagine OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic - Bartending - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Mexican - Cooking | History |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - Chicano - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A comprehensive, introductory guide to the champagne of Mexico, showcasing mezcal's exotic flavor, deep history, and growing popularity in the U.S. What has long been a local Mexican secret is now enjoyed throughout the world for its smoky, exotic flavor and excellent base in cocktails. This detailed and colorful guidebook uncovers mezcal's deep history, details its artisanal production in remote Mexican villages, and explains the proper ways to serve and drink this distinctive liquor. There are tips for locating the top mezcals on the market and selecting varietals that best suit particular tastes, as well as suggestions for mezcal pairings with dishes over meals. A chapter showcasing twenty of the best commercial distilleries includes recommended examples of young jovens, lightly aged reposados, and aged a ejos. Finally, the book offers easy-to-follow recipes for unique mixed drinks and zesty mezcal-based dishes. |
