Tequila, arguably the most popular summer spirit, is legendary in its ability to render even the strongest drinker completely incoherent after a while. Most prefer to shoot Tequila and lime (an orange slice dusted with cinnamon is better), you have the unavoidable Margarita and a host of other concoctions that are made with this golden liquor. Few people stop to appreciate the rich history and lore behind this mystic liquor but photographer Karl Petzke has taken it to new heights with his book Tequila: Myth, Magic & Spirited Recipes. Available via Chronicle Books, he goes to great lengths to discuss the cultural history of the agave plant, appreciation of tequila is explored in depth and extensive recipes, for food and drink complete this valuable piece of booze-hound literature. Don’t be caught without it…
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