Mezcal: the History, Craft & Cocktails of the World's Ultimate Artisanal Spirit

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Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; AN INTRODUCTION; PART ONE | MEETING MAYAHUEL; A Brief Modern History; The Rising Tide; Across the Border; At the Palenque; The Future; PART TWO | THE NUTS & BOLTS; The Species; The Alchemy; Growing and Harvesting; The Roast; The Grind; Fermentation; Distillation; Aging; Pechuga; PART THREE | IN THE GLASS; Finding the Right Mezcal; Line Up a Flight; By Variety; By Terroir; By Region; Hand of the Maker; Glassware; Jícara; Veladora; Copita; Wine Glass; Worm Salts and Orange Slices; Great Worm Salts to Seek Out; At the Table; PART FOUR | MEZCAL COCKTAILS.;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. Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS AN INTRODUCTION PART ONE | MEETING MAYAHUEL A Brief Modern History The Rising Tide Across the Border At the Palenque The Future PART TWO | THE NUTS & BOLTS The Species The Alchemy Growing and Harvesting The Roast The Grind Fermentation Distillation Aging Pechuga PART THREE | IN THE GLASS Finding the Right Mezcal Line Up a Flight By Variety By Terroir By Region Hand of the Maker Glassware Jícara Veladora Copita Wine Glass Worm Salts and Orange Slices Great Worm Salts to Seek Out At the Table PART FOUR | MEZCAL COCKTAILS. At HomeThe Recipes Fresh Boozy Fizzy Festive GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS WHERE TO DRINK WHERE TO BUY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T V W X Y Z.