This enchantingly illustrated book will introduce you to the incredible world of agavebased cocktailsfrom the smooth and smoky to the citrusinfusedand teach you about their history, production, and tips on mixing and imbibing marvelous classics and luscious. In doing so, the book illustrates how neoliberalism influences the. The best tequila bars and original recipes for tasting mexico in your glass and on your plate can be found here. You know tequila and you may have been introduced to its smoky cousin, mezcal. Tequila was originally distilled from the sap called aquamiel, meaning honey water and the heart also called the pineapple of the blue agave plant. And we can see that even in the books title tequila and mezcal. Our transformative experiences bridge the gap between beverage and culture, offering unrivaled access to the people and regions that gave rise to tequila and mezcal. However, tequila is produced in tequila and its vicinity from agave tequilana weber var. In this groundbreaking and deeply personal book, ron coopera leading voice in the artisanal mezcal movement, and the person largely responsible for popularizing the spirit in the united statesshares everything he knows about this storied, culturally rich, and now hugely. It also challenges the strategy of relying on alternative markets to protect food cultures and rural livelihoods. Its 272 pages versus the 1st edition of holy smoke. James beardnominated mezcal book digs deep into history. We caught up with alex gilmour, general manager of tios cerveceria in sydney to bring you an introduction to agave spirits.
It also challenges the strategy of relying on alternative markets to. With more margarita recipes than you can shake a cocktail shaker at, as well as a glut of amazing tequila cocktails you have never even heard of, this is a recipe book that will. Tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol, bacanora and pulque. Calebassito cocktail straight from mexico city, this cocktail combines watermelon, mezcal, strega, lime and ginger beer.
An az compendium of everything you need to know about tequila and agave spirits. As a lover of whisky, mezcal was an easy step for me. Tequila and mezcal with or without the worm in the bottle are both produced from the agave plant. Like tequila, mezcal easily picks up barrel flavors when aged. Over 40 of the best cocktails for tequila and mezcal lovers jones, dan, servansky, daniel on. Tequila is subject to more rigid standards than mezcal. In fact, i would venture to say that it goes far deeper than any other mezcal book. Tequila is mezcal, says yira vallejo, director of mezcal from oaxaca. The complete guide is a new work published just last year. Divided spirits is available from amazon, barnes and noble, the university of california press, or local book sellers.
An a z of all things tequila, mezcal and agave spirits. Divided spirits tequila, mezcal, and the politics of. But theres definitely some distinctions between the two. But there are other spirits in the agave category well worth discovering. I am excited to have just released the new and improved version of my book. The worm were all thinking of actually belongs in a bottle of mezcal, tequila s huskier, smokier cousin tequila has to be at least 51% blue agave, but mezcal can be made from any variety of. Carter beats the devil thai chilis lend a little heat to this tequila and mezcal classic from san francisco bartender erik adkins. From mezcal, we learn the ancient and modern history of the spirit, from its.
The differences between tequila and mezcal, explained. Divided spirits by sarah bowen paperback university of. Created by new york restaurant flinders lane, this bright orange marg also incorporates carrot juice, chiles and cardamom for an even more savory twist on the classic. Loved the style of this book, the author goes into all of the fun parts of mezcal in enough detail to satisfy the urge to know more and feel like youve a rounded understanding of the drink. Tequila s bright, vegetal notes are balanced with mezcal s earthiness. According to spirits writer john mcevoy, mezcal is defined as any agavebased liquor. A fantastic book written by one of the worlds foremost agave experts. That agave was also turned into a brandy known in old mexico as vino mezcal.
In doing so, the book illustrates how neoliberalism influences the production, branding, and regulation of local foods and drinks. Look beyond that naughty reputation and become an agavebased beverage connoisseur with this book that. Mezcal has a more labour intensive artisan production than that of tequila, the hearts or pineapples from the agaves are harvested and cleaned in a similar way for making tequila, but they are cooked whole and often in hole barbecues covered with earth, then they are chopped and ground in a mule powered mill, the rest of the process doesnt differ much from tequila, which involves boiling. Tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how scotch and bourbon are types of whiskey. Large and international liquor brands started seriously getting into the mezcal business for the first time in 2017, as seen by.
The book gave me the chance to immerse myself in the long history of mezcal and tequila. Azul, whereas mezcal is produced from agave patatorum. More academic in nature than many of the spiritscocktailetc. Tequila, mezc litics of production, explores the complex web of. Other types of agave can be used to produce brandies, but theyre known simply as mezcals. Try a mexican take on a classic cocktail or choose from our extensive list of hand picked tequila and mezcal. Then i found mezcal and we not only danced but we talked and talked. Mix and enjoy more than 70 fabulous margaritas and tequilabased cocktails henry. So theres mezcal the type of alcohol, as is how its made, and then theres mescal the brand. With this in mind, dan has curated over 40 tequila recipes for the home mixologist. Agave head is harvested and cut into pieces for cooking.
I think it is bigger, better, and more indepth than the 1st edition. Next, mezcal once a worminfused souvenir from a gift shop in cancun, now on the menu of every trendy cocktail bar and exclusively described. Divided spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of mexicos most iconic products. Advertisement advertisement monte alban mezcal, 70 cl. For amari and agave lovers, a cocktail combining mezcal, tequila, cynar and fernet. D mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera the book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts.
As tequila tries to recover from a reputation longbuilt as the spirit of bad choices and blackedout college years, its sister mezcal has sashayed. First, theres tequila, most commonly consumed as a shot with salt and lime to defang the bite. Over 40 of the best cocktails for tequila and mezcal lovers. When it comes to agave, the old ways make better mezcal, tequila. Tequila, mezcal, and the politics of production, explores the complex web of relationships from farmers to bartenders involved in transforming agave plants grown in mexico into highend spirits and cocktails consumed around the world. Tequila, mezcal, and the politics of production, explores the. Thomasina miers, author and chefowner of wahaca restaurant chain. This is a book about tequila and mezcal and with equal focus on both spirits. L ike queso and chalupas before them, mexicos most prolific spirits have been corrupted by american culture youre familiar with the perception. In particular, i wanted to look at the politics that underlie these industries. Mezcalsthe type of alcohol are made from the agave plant, so technically mescal and tequila fall under the same category of liquor. Breaking down the difference between mezcal and tequila. Its an industry that has been the subject of considerable.
Its a book which follows the current trend with the world of agave spirits. Technically all tequila is a type of mezcal, but not all mezcal is a tequila, explains natalia garcia bourke, brand director for silencio mezcal. Immerse yourself in the cultures of tequila and mezcal with a seriously fun and engaging tour. Initially, tequila was considered a type of mezcal. During this 2hour fun and educational experience, you will learn everything that a good taster of tequilas and mezcales should know. There might not be enough detail to satisfy the true mezcal aficionados, but the joy of the book lies in the story and the authors passion not just the bare. Understanding mezcal is less about personal stories and anecdotes and more about wellresearched subject matter, with technical and ethnographic details abound. Tequila and its stagestealing cousin mezcal has become an internationally lauded addition to cocktail bars the world over.
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