The Essential, New York Times–Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze “A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants.”—NPR's Morning Edition “Amy Stewart has a way of making gardening seem exciting, even a little dangerous.” —The New York Times Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet? In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits, and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries. Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs—but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history. This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology—with more than fifty drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners—will make you the most popular guest at any cocktail party.
The Drunken Botanist
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Author: Amy Stewart
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 8601415723083
Details:
Author: Amy Stewart
Brand: Algonquin Books
Edition: 1st
Features:
- Algonquin books
- Language: english
- Book - drunken botanist : the plants that create the world's great: the plants that create the world's great drinks
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 400
Release Date: 19-03-2013
Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 8601415723083
