For the tequila curious and the tequila connoisseur alike a complete illustrated guide to one
of the world’s most popular spirits Time to put away the shot glass—tequila long ago left
its spring break clichés in the dust. Today it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon
but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which
means there’s no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila the new bible on this popular
spirit. Whether you’re already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal
extra-añejo or a margarita lover curious about your favorite drink and what makes it special A
Field Guide to Tequila takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila from
how it came about to how it’s made to how to select taste and serve it. Beginning with the
origin of every bottle of tequila—the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer
biologically to a lily than a cactus)—it’s all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the
complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There’s harvesting steaming roasting
and—still in use in one legendary distillery—working mules). The five classes of tequila
including the unfortunate myth of blanco’s inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The
seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore from giants of the industry
like Patrón and José Cuervo to traditionalists artisans and innovators including Tapatío
Siete Leguas Ocho G4 and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands a
phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to
tequila tourism including dos and don’ts for visiting the town of Tequila best times to go
essential stops and a glossary of Spanish. Oh and a recipe for a best-ever margarita plus
three other classic tequila cocktails including the Rolling Stones’ favorite the tequila
sunrise. With its striking visuals and appealing package A Field Guide to
Tequila is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book—and vice
versa.
