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In Mezcal , 2022 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: Mezcal's long and captivating history in Mexican culture The craft of distilling mezcal, from growing and harvesting the agave to roasting and grinding it, all the way to distilling and aging A thorough guide to many of the most common agaves used in production and how they shape the resulting spirit A selection of nearly 50 cocktails that accentuate mezcal's distinguishing qualities, contributed by top mezcal bars across the United States and Mexico With lush photogra

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Author

Emma Janzen

Publisher

Voyageur Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9780760352618

Category

history

Subjects

Home & Lifestyle, Cooking, Engineering

Rating

4 / 5 (10 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14