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The Curious Bartender’s Agave Safari

Discovering and Appreciating Mexico’s Tequilas, Mezcals & More
By Tristan Stephenson
Series: The Curious Bartender
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DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books. This book is an account of Tristan’s remarkable JOURNEY through SIX MEXICAN STATES and... Read More
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DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books.

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DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books.

This book is an account of Tristan’s remarkable JOURNEY through SIX MEXICAN STATES and into the heartlands of AGAVE SPIRIT production to discover the spirit of Mexico in every sense.

It is a physical, geographical journey, but also a historical, cultural and spiritual one. Along the way, Tristan explores different producers, tells their stories and shares their philosophies, as well as the story of Mexican spirit: its food, cocktails, music, geography and politics.

By the end, he has provided the reader with a strong taste of what makes this country so special and what makes agave spirits one of the most exciting of all the world’s spirit categories today. Also included are perfected recipes for Tristan’s pick of the finest agave spirit drinks there are, including the legendary Margarita, Paloma and Batida as well as modern classics Tommy’s Margarita and Tinglet.

Series: The Curious Bartender

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  • The Curious Bartender’s Agave Safari
    The Curious Bartender’s Agave Safari
    DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books. This book is an account of Tristan’s remarkable JOURNEY through SIX MEXICAN STATES and into the heartlands of AGAVE SPIRIT production to discover the spirit of Mexico in...
    By Tristan Stephenson
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  • The Curious Bartender Volume 1
    The Curious Bartender Volume 1
    Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients, the delicate alchemy of how they work together. In The Curious Bartender Volume 1, Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788796798

Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Illustration: 100 col photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Series: The Curious Bartender Tristan Stephenson Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Tristan Stephenson’s 20-year career as an award-winning bartender, barista, chef, bar operator and writer has taken him to 90 countries and over 400 distilleries, culminating in over 300,000 books sold. He has co-founded eight award winning bars and restaurants in London, Bristol and Cornwall, and delivered seminars and tastings at every major drinks festival around the world. He is the author of the bestselling Curious Bartender series of books for Ryland Peters & Small.

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