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A Global History

By Lesley Jacobs Solmonson

Series: Edible

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Gin by Lesley Jacobs Solmonson explores the rich history and cultural significance of gin. The book delves into its origin as a medicinal remedy, traces its evolution through time, and highlights its role in shaping social habits and rituals. It provides an engaging overview of gin's journey from an obscure spirit to a sophisticated and celebrated beverage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history and science of spirits. It offers an intriguing look at the cultural and historical evolution of this popular beverage, along with insights into its production and varieties, making it ideal for both connoisseurs and novices interested in the world of spirits.

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Gin: A Global History will attract both cocktail aficionados and lovers of food history as it chronicles gin's evolution from cheap liquor to modern alcoholic marvel.

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The story begins with the aromatic juniper berry, originally used by the Dutch to flavour the whisky-like genever. The drink then made its way to Britain, where cheap imitations laced with turpentine and other caustic fillers made it the drink of choice for poor eighteenth-century Londoners.

Eventually replaced by the sweetened Old Tom style and then by London Dry, gin was introduced to the wider world by means of the British Empire. During the Jazz Age, it became a mainstay of a new drinking culture: the cocktail.

Gin: A Global History will attract both cocktail aficionados and lovers of food history as it chronicles gin's evolution from cheap liquor to modern alcoholic marvel.

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Gin by Lesley Jacobs Solmonson is praised for its timely exploration of gin's history and resurgence in the United States. The book takes readers on a lively journey through gin's storied past, featuring notable figures and entities like Somerset Maugham and the Dutch East India Company, enriched with engaging narratives and botanical insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861899248

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 69 illustrations, 46 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 120.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 168

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference History & Military Lesley Jacobs Solmonson Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Edible Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Lesley Jacobs Solmonson is a food writer and co-founder of 12bottlebar.com, a site devoted to classic cocktails. She has written for such publications as Gourmet, Wine Enthusiast, Santa Barbara and the International Sommelier Guild’s.