Tequila, Mezcal & More (Discover, sip & mix the best agave spirits) - Anna Bruce

Shortlisted for the 2026 André Simon Drinks AwardFrom tequila to mezcal, from spicy margaritas to sipping neat: this is the ultimate guide to drinking agave spirits. Tequila and mezcal have never been so popular: from spicy margaritas to sipping them neat and Tequila, Mezcal & More is the perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for the tequila fan in your life.ONE OF FORBES' BEST WINE AND SPIRITS BOOKS FOR 2025 "A narrative that's genuinely rooted in place...with tasting tips and cocktail ideas." - Jessica Dupuy, Forbes"There is a deep, earthy magic beneath the surface of these spirits, unveiled by Anna's equally magical photographs and stories. I will never again be able to drink, smell, or see mezcal without remembering the fire, sweat, and soul poured into it! A beautiful art form." - David Bayley, songwriter and lead vocalist for Glass Animals'A beautifully written, and also beautifully designed, guide to the huge world of agave spirits, from someone who really knows it from the inside. Essential reading for enthusiasts and experts alike.' - Alice Lascelles'A seminal book on Mexican spirits' - Matt Kepnes (@nomadicmatt), New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $75 a Day'A narrative that's genuinely rooted in place...with tasting tips and cocktail ideas.' - Jessica Dupuy, Forbes Mexico-based agave journalist and photographer Anna Bruce dives into everything you need to know about tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla and sotol, the people behind the bottles and the many ways to enjoy your drink. - Learn the difference between tequila and mezcal and what actually counts as an agave spirit. - Understand how the making influences the flavor in your glass. - Savor the spirit in a cocktail, neat or in a series of flights. Complete with photography of Mexico and its signature spirits, alongside illustrations from Mexican artist Uriel Barragánc 'Bouler', this is the definitive guide to understanding and enjoying agave spirits. Cocktails include: Agave Old Fashioned, Mezcal Mule, Desert Martini, Sonora Sunrise and Bell Pepper Margarita, Psychopomp, Paloma, Mexicano and many more.. Flights include: Aged Tequila, Derrumbes State-by-State Mezcal, Tequiliana and many more...