Download or read book Tequila Blue written by Rolo Diez and published by Bitter Lemon Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Both a scathing and picaresque comedy, a biting and spicy concoction. Just like tequila.”—Le Monde It’s not easy being a cop in Mexico City. Meet Carlito, a police detective with a complicated life. A wife, a mistress, children by both. He resorts to money laundering and arms dealing to finance his police activity. The money for justice must be found somewhere. The corpse in the hotel room is that of a gringo with a weakness for blue movies. Carlito’s maverick investigation leads him into a labyrinth of gang wars and corrupt politicians. Rolo Diez, born in Argentina, was imprisoned for two years during the military dictatorship. He now lives in Mexico City, where he works as a novelist and screenwriter.
Download or read book The Spirit of Tequila written by and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agave dates back to the Aztec civilization as an important crop in Mexico. Since the 1600s, the people of western Mexico have cultivated blue agave from the red volcanic soil that blankets the region, to make what we know as tequila. The Spirit of Tequila celebrates the tradition, culture, and myth of this iconic drink. Joel Salcido traveled across the state of Jalisco capturing images of distilleries and artisanal tequileras, including blue agave fields at sunset, the agave's pineapple-like centers (piñas), elegantly shadowed barrel rooms (añejos), and, of course, the agave farmers themselves. Nearly ninety photographs, taken with a medium format camera—some in full-color, some in duotone—reveal not only the tequila making process but also the region’s traditions of culture and religion. Haunting and beautiful, a church spire is juxtaposed with a firework celebration in honor of the Virgen de Guadalupe. A Mexican charro rides through the streets of Arandas. Near Atotonilco, a horse pulls a traditional plow through the fields to irrigate. Exploring the rooms and techniques hidden in the distilleries of legendary tequilas Herradura, Sauza, Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, and others, The Spirit of Tequila celebrates a craft that is rooted deep in the culture of Mexico.
Download or read book Tequila written by Ana G. Valenzuela-Zapata and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The array of bottles is impressive, their contents finely tuned to varied tastes. But they all share the same roots in Mesoamerica's natural bounty and human culture. The drink is tequila—more properly, mescal de tequila, the first mescal to be codified and recognized by its geographic origin and the only one known internationally by that name. In ¡Tequila! A Natural and Cultural History, Ana G. Valenzuela-Zapata, the leading agronomist in Mexico's tequila industry, and Gary Paul Nabhan, one of America's most respected ethnobotanists, plumb the myth of tequila as they introduce the natural history, economics, and cultural significance of the plants cultivated for its production. Valenzuela-Zapata and Nabhan take you into the agave fields of Mexico to convey their passion for the century plant and its popular by-product. In the labor-intensive business of producing quality mescal, the cultivation of tequila azul is maintained through traditional techniques passed down over generations. They tell how jimadores seek out the mature agaves, strip the leaves, and remove the heavy heads from the field; then they reveal how the roasting and fermentation process brings out the flavors that cosmopolitan palates crave. Today in Oaxaca it's not unusual to find small-scale mescal-makers vending their wares in the market plaza, while in Jalisco the scale of distillation facilities found near the town of Tequila would be unrecognizable to old José Cuervo. Valenzuela-Zapata and Nabhan trace tequila's progress from its modest beginnings to one of the world's favored spirits, tell how innovations from cross-cultural exchanges made fortunes for Cuervo and other distillers, and explain how the meteoric rise in tequila prices is due to an epidemic—one they predicted would occur—linked to the industry's cultivation of just one type of agave. The tequila industry today markets more than four hundred distinct products through a variety of strategies that heighten the liquor's mystique, and this book will educate readers about the grades of tequila, from blanco to añejo, and marks of distinction for connoisseurs who pay up to two thousand dollars for a bottle. ¡Tequila! A Natural and Cultural History will feed anyone's passion for the gift of the blue agave as it heightens their appreciation for its rich heritage.
Download or read book Tequila Sunrise Over a Blue Lagoon written by and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With fabulous four-color photographs throughout, this is the ultimate bartending guide, providing how-to information on mixing 101 cocktails, from the classics to the most contemporary. Presented in alphabetical order from the Acapulco to the Zombie, there are even non-alcoholic variations on the drinks. A separate section for Shooters,special guides to garnishes, techniques, even glassware and bar equipment, make this the must-have reference for easy and fun entertaining.
Download or read book How the Gringos Stole Tequila written by Chantal Martineau and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once little more than party fuel, tequila has graduated to the status of fine sipping spirit. How the Gringos Stole Tequila traces the spirit's evolution in America from frat-house firewater to luxury good. But there's more to the story than tequila as upmarket drinking trend. Author Chantal Martineau spent several years immersing herself in the world of tequila -- traveling to visit distillers and agave farmers in Mexico, meeting and tasting with leading experts and mixologists around the United States, and interviewing academics on either side of the border who have studied the spirit. The result is a book that offers readers a glimpse into the social history and ongoing impact of this one-of-a-kind drink. It addresses issues surrounding the sustainability of the limited resource that is agave, the preservation of traditional production methods, and the agave advocacy movement that has grown up alongside the spirit's swelling popularity. In addition to discussing the culture and politics of Mexico's most popular export, this book also takes readers on a colorful tour of the country's Tequila Trail, as well as introducing them to the mother of tequila: mezcal.
Download or read book Tarot Tequila written by David A Ross and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace the magic of tarot and perfectly match the cards with mixed drinks in this beautifully illustrated bar book. “Don’t take advice from tequila, that’s the tarot’s job.” Tarot & Tequila is a positive and spiritually uplifting guide that includes both basic and humorous tequila-inspired meanings of all 78 tarot cards that both beginners and experienced tarot card readers will relate to. Featuring 40 cocktail recipes—one for each Major Arcana card plus bonus Minor Arcana drinks, too—based on the attributes of the cards themselves, as well as a mystical pairing that explains why professional tarot card reader David Ross chose to pair each card to their respective drink, this magical mixology book can be used as both a guide and a recipe book. Try drinks like: -The High Priestess, an elixir of tequila, lemon juice, thyme, and seltzer -The Chariot, a tequila version of a Moscow Mule, with lemon, beet, and apple juices -The Four of Wands, a positive concoction of rum, homemade fennel liqueur, and more Perfect for fans of drinking, bartending, and tarot alike, this beautifully illustrated book makes both a perfect gift and a must-have addition to any home bar.
Download or read book Enjoying Tequila written by Paul Kahan and published by Liquor Library. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoying Tequila gives comprehensive, practical information while offering a working guide to the pleasures, flavor intricacies, and overall enjoyment of this evergreen and popular spirit.
Download or read book The Bar written by Olivier Said and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a dynamic and fun-to-read format, THE BAR comprehensively profiles the hundreds of varieties of spirits essential to any bartender's repertoire. Restaurateur Olivier Said and food writer James Mellgren outline the historical background of each spirit, how it is produced, and how best to enjoy it. This bar book, however, is not just a compilation of recipes but an erudite romp through the history of spirits, from the perspective of two veteran bartenders who have tended bar in more than 12 establishments, spanning seven cities in three countries between them. THE BAR will educate, inspire, and amuse both professional and home bartenders who want to better understand the alchemy and the traditions behind their favorite cocktails.
Download or read book Shaker Sutra written by Vikram Achanta and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people behind hundreds of cocktail workshops involving over 10,000 Indians and a one-of-a-kind drinks website, tulleeho.com have put together all the advice you need to turn a corner of your home into what you've seen only in starry hotels. The first cocktail book of its kind with a uniquely Indian focus, Shaker Sutra - The Tulleeho Book of Cocktails provides you with information about the techniques and different styles of mixing drinks, including easy-to-follow cocktail recipes with accessible desi ingredients. Peppering the recipes are delightful trivia, anecdotes and facts, making the reading priceless for the home bar-tending enthusiast or even the most serious social drinker.
Download or read book The Great Margarita Book written by Al Lucero and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When people have asked of a place to eat in Santa Fe, I find myself referring them to Maria's. Is the food good? Yes. But the margaritas they are the best. When you read this book, you'll know why. -Robert Redford, from the foreword On the rocks or frozen, with lemon or lime, with salt or without, nothing conjures up the festive spirit of Mexico and the Southwest quite like a margarita-especially one made with the best tequila. Al Lucero, owner of Maria's Restaurant in Santa Fe, has served up his nationally acclaimed, authentic margaritas for nearly 20 years. In this revised edition of The Great Margarita Book, Al offers more than 85 of his special formulas along with profiles of more than 75 premium tequilas, including discussions of the all-important blue agave and methods of tequila production, classification, and labeling. Also featuring recipes for spicy dishes from Maria's and other great tequila drinks, The Great Margarita Book is the quintessential guide to America's most festive cocktail. Salud! • Revised handbook to premium tequilas and margaritas with new photographs and updated tequila descriptions. • The previous edition has sold more than 50,000 copies.
Download or read book Bartending For Dummies written by Ray Foley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest edition of Bartending For Dummies features over 1,000 drink recipes in an A-Z format with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This 4th Edition also provides: Detailed information on how to properly stock a bar Expanded coverage on making exotic frozen/blended specialties, specialty coffees, and hot toddies Tips on creating unique punches and even non-alcoholic drinks Helpful information about experimenting with the latest flavored rums and vodkas including apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, grape, mango, and watermelon Fun, new ways to garnish, rim, and serve drinks like a master mixologist The latest tips and advice on curing hangovers and hiccups Advice on choosing the right and latest glassware and mixers New recipes covering the hottest shooters such as After Five, Candy Corn, Jelly Bean, and more A new section on festive holiday cocktails such as the Grinch and Candy Cane Martini
Download or read book Puerto Vallarta 2010 written by Fodor's and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.
Download or read book The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book written by Ray Foley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 1,000 recipes, The Ultimate Little Cocktail Book is the perfect book for any bar, party, or event. Now updated with new recipes, indexes by drink name and alcohol type, 2-color internals, and a fresh design, this is a book no drink enthusiast will be able to mix without. Featuring recipes like: Mango Mama: Southern Comfort, Hiram Walker mango schnapps, orange juice Red Snapper: Crown Royal Special Reserve, amaretto, cranberry juice Electric Lemonade: vodka, Hiram Walker orange curacao, lemonade, pureed strawberries
Download or read book Mason Jar Cocktails Expanded Edition written by Shane Carley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplify your cocktail experience with more than 150 easy and delicious recipes for your Mason jar. Do you really need a specific glass for each drink? Bartenders might tell you so, but the home mixologist needn’t worry. Put away those expensive glasses and uncomplicate your home happy hour with Mason Jar Cocktails, Expanded Edition. Try new cocktail recipes without the stress with easy-to-follow recipes and tools you can find right at home, including: - Mason Jar Gin Fizz - Long Island Iced Tea - Mint Julep - Caribbean Rum Punch - Virgin Mudslide - Frozen Hemingway Daiquiri - Tropical Spiced Rum - Mexican Mule - Tom Collins - Strawberry Gin Mojito - Mason Jar Sangria Enjoy your favorite classics without the hassle of finding a Collins or Old Fashioned glass. Serve up every kind of cocktail with the versatile, practical, and charming Mason jar, including non-alcoholic recipes for younger party guests. This book includes cocktails for all seasons, so you can relax in the sun with a Mason jar piña colada, kick back with a spicy fall sangria, and get cozy in front of the fire with some tequila hot chocolate. Combine the best aspects of your favorite creative cocktails with the rustic simplicity of the Mason jar, so you’ll be sipping at that martini with country living style with Mason Jar Cocktails, Expanded Edition.
Download or read book Tacolicious written by Sara Deseran and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of recipes for fun, accessible taqueria fare—including colorful salsas, tasty snacks, irresistible cocktails, and of course tacos galore—from the wildly popular San Francisco restaurants and acclaimed Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market food stand, Tacolicious. Tacos may be the most universally loved, happy-making food on earth. After all, who can say no to a juicy, spicy Chile verde taco; a decadently deep-fried Baja-style fish taco; or a gloriously porky Carnitas taco? At Tacolicious, the San Francisco Bay Area’s most popular Mexican restaurant, tacos are a way of life. And now, in this hotly anticipated cookbook, co-owner Sara Deseran shares all of the restaurant’s tortilla-wrapped secrets. Whether you’re seeking quick and easy weeknight meals or inspiration for a fabulous fiesta, Tacolicious has you covered. With recipes for showstopping salsas, crave-worthy snacks, cocktails and mocktails, and, of course, tacos galore, this festive collection is chock-full of real Mexican flavor—with a delicious California twist.
Download or read book Mixology written by Holly Rapport and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers learn to become master "mixologists" with this hip, trendy drink-mix guide for both beginner and advanced cocktail-party hosts.
Download or read book How to Distill written by Aaron Hyde and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn every aspect of distilling, from the fundamentals to flavor development control and packaging, in this definitive guide to small-scale distilling. Whether you want straightforward information for your first distillation or you’re a seasoned distiller looking to perfect your craft, this is the book for you. Certified industry expert and seasoned home distiller Aaron Hyde lays out the how and why of all the key processes, starting at the mash and fermentation, working through more than 100 pages on distilling, and ending with expert information on aging spirits.This is the only book that goes beyond the basics to cover it all: An Overview of Distilling: The fundamentals of distillation, concise distillation theory, still design, distilled products, and the raw materials. Pre-Distillation: Move on to learn about ingredient processing and preparation, fermentation theory and technology, the fermentation process, and calculating the potential of wash. Distilling: Finally, the main event! A robust section on distilling covers modern distillation technology, the distillation process, key decisions during distillation, process control, collection, and further distillation. Post-Distillation: Last but not least, work your way through flavor development and control, the aging process, quality considerations, distillery co-products, and packaging considerations. With reliable, tested, up-to-date information, this is the new standard for distilling.
