| Description |
256 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Maps on endpapers. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
The history of rum -- How rum is made -- The rum tour -- Rum cocktails. |
| Summary |
Explore rum's remarkable history from its humble origins to its status as life-blood of the Royal Navy and its love affair with Cuba. Discover its darker past, with tales of devils, pirates and its reputation as the revolutionary spirit. This fabled drink is in the midst of another revolution, transforming from uninspiring grog to premium product, with aged and spiced varieties leading the charge. Learn about how rum is made, from the science of sugar cane and molasses to distillation and unique ageing techniques. The Rum Tour will transport you to the most exciting rum distilleries the world has to offer, with Tristan's signature tasting notes guiding you towards the right rum at the right time. Explore the legendary Caribbean home of rum to the pioneering rum makers around the world embracing dynamic new techniques and taking flavour to dizzy new heights. Finally, Tristan's mixology skills will help you master jazzed-up versions of the mai tai and mojito, perfect a planter's punch and keep you on trend with Brazil's famous caipirinha and batida cocktails, made with rum's sister spirit, cachaca. |
| Subject |
Rum.
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Cocktails.
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Cocktails. (OCoLC)fst00866130
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Rum. (OCoLC)fst01101236
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| Genre/Form |
Cookbooks.
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Cookbooks. (OCoLC)fst01752725
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| Added Author |
Chinn, Addie, photographer.
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| ISBN |
1849758239 |
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9781849758239 |
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