Even the world’s most fun drink has a serious side. Look beyond that naughty reputation and become an agave-based beverage connoisseur with this book that delivers over 40 delicious, cheeky and surprisingly sophisticated cocktail recipes.

It’s the perfect accompaniment to a Mexican meal full of spicy flavors and the ideal fuel for dancing the night away. Made from the fermented juice of the agave plant, this spirit, along with its trendy cousin mezcal, has a complex yet light flavor, which is perfect in cocktails. Premium quality versions are becoming readily available, especially for the discerning cocktail drinker—the simple rule is the higher the percentage of agave, the better. Learn about the proud heritage of agave-based spirits from expert Jesse Estes. Start with a margarita, such as a Pink Pomegranate or a Greener Pastures, and then try something longer such as a Hibiscus Highball. If you prefer something a little more moody, try a Fallen Angel or brace yourself for a Tequila Smash. Finally, unleash your wild side with an Under the Volcano!

Este es un manual de procesos de cómo elaborar tequila. Es aplicable a todas las bebidas fabricadas con agave, aplicando los mismos principios mostrados.
Si no se quiere sumergir en cálculos y balances, entre líneas se obtendrá información muy valiosa para entender la complejidad de la elaboración a partir de los distintos agaves existentes y utilizados actualmente.
Se muestran paso a paso, desde lo que es el agave azul tequilana hasta el último proceso que es la maduración en barricas el envasado final para obtener el producto disponible a la venta.
En cada capítulo se muestra desde la idea macro del proceso total, hasta cada operación y balance de materiales implicado en cada una de ellas. Así mostramos variables de operación y criterios al llevar a cabo la hidrólisis del agave (cocimiento), la extracción de los jugos (molienda) la preparación de las levaduras, el llenado de tanques para fermentar y finalmente las destilaciones primaria (destrozado) y secundaria (de refinación), para terminar con el proceso de elaboración hasta ese punto. Posteriormente tratar lo referente a la preparación del tequila, llenado de barricas, cálculo de tiempo de maduración, envasado y lo requerido para tener disponible el producto a la venta.
Se tratan temas alrededor de la bebida, como son: consumo mundial, forma de preparar un equipo para catado en una destilería, las principales características físico químicas de las multiple substancias que se encuentran en la bebida, una semblanza histórica de la normatividad desde 1928, asi como apéndices, glosarios y galería de fotos de equipos principales en una destilería de Jalisco

Divided Spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of Mexico’s most iconic products. In doing so, the book illustrates how neoliberalism influences the production, branding, and regulation of local foods and drinks. It also challenges the strategy of relying on “alternative” markets to protect food cultures and rural livelihoods.

In recent years, as consumers increasingly demand to connect with the people and places that produce their food, the concept of terroir—the taste of place—has become more and more prominent. Tequila and mezcal are both protected by denominations of origin (DOs), legal designations that aim to guarantee a product’s authenticity based on its link to terroir. Advocates argue that the DOs expand market opportunities, protect cultural heritage, and ensure the reputation of Mexico’s national spirits. Yet this book shows how the institutions that are supposed to guard “the legacy of all Mexicans” often fail those who are most in need of protection: the small producers, agave farmers, and other workers who have been making tequila and mezcal for generations. The consequences—for the quality and taste of tequila and mezcal, and for communities throughout Mexico—are stark.

Divided Spirits suggests that we must move beyond market-based models if we want to safeguard local products and the people who make them. Instead, we need systems of production, consumption, and oversight that are more democratic, more inclusive, and more participatory. Lasting change is unlikely without the involvement of the state and a sustained commitment to addressing inequality and supporting rural development.

Mystery, Mayhem, Madness ...

Margaritas & Mexico

One Man's Epic Journey across two continents and four countries with fifty years of adventure. But,1986 changed everything forever. "It's all good until it turns bad." One event devastated the lives of nineteen students, three chaperones, and one bus driver. Was it the tequila???

Thinking about sending your "Kids" to paradise unsupervised? THINK AGAIN!!!

An approachable, comprehensive guide to Tequila and other agave spirits, by the author of the bestselling Bourbon Bible (more than 90k sold since 2018).

In the golden age of tequila, the choice of bottles has never been greater - from the perfect neat tequila serve to the spirit in your margarita.

In The Tequila Bible, bestselling author Eric Zandona dives into more than 200 of the most exciting tequilas, from big-name classics to tiny craft distilleries, with flavor profiles and recommendations for the best way to drink each one. The Tequila Bible is the ultimate guide to one of the world's most popular spirits and helps to explain some of its extraordinary global appeal.

This exceptional and colorful collection provides insight into all things tequila, with in-depth knowledge of what makes this precious spirit so remarkable and popular.

·      With profiles on more than 200 varieties of tequila, with key facts and flavor notes
·      Contains 20 tequila cocktail recipes from the Paloma to the Añejo Old Fashioned
·      Unlocks everything you need to know to read a tequila label

4 Racing Days & Tequila Nights on the NORRA Mexican 1000.

"The journey is the destination." - Dan Eldon

"In order to write about life, first you must live it." - Ernest Hemingway

"A Rough Day can be fixed with One Thing - TEQUILA!" - Rico Austin

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow." - Mahatma Gandhi

"If you have everything under control, you're not moving fast enough." - Mario Andretti

"You'll see the true reflection of me when the tequila bottle is empty." - Rico Austin

The alarm of my Mercedes Benz went screaming into alert mode. I hustled back to the four door sedan to find no Lucky!!!

What would you do if someone you truly loved was taken? To what lengths would you travel? How far into danger would you venture to get a member of your family back?

Lucky, the most famous dog in all of Sonora, Mexico was dog napped on March 1st, 2014. Was it a prank gone bad by teenagers? Did it involve the ruthless Sinaloa Drug Cartel, deadliest in the world? Or was it just a lowlife dog thief?

Mexico Got Lucky shares the true, epic story of how the State of Sonora, Mexico and communities of San Carlos, Guaymas, Hermosillo, Empalme and Obregon came together to try to locate Lucky's captors, free Lucky from harms way, and get him into Jim Kawaguchi's arms. Mexicans, Americans, Canadians, and the Consulate of Hermosillo joined forces in an attempt to solve the greatest mystery of dog theft in Mexico's history.