Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico by Ted Genoways
Tequila is certainly having a moment. Fueled by years of free trade and shifting tastes favoring savory cocktails, Mexico’s liquid treasure is fast becoming a highbrow spirit. The fiery beverage once mostly tossed back from shot glasses is suddenly sophisticated—think sours and Negronis and frosty highball glasses.
In Tequila Wars, journalist Ted Genoways adds a twist of historical intrigue, stirred with revolutionary violence and Prohibition smuggling. He places tequila firmly at the heart of Mexico’s turbulent history, culture, and complicated relations with its northern neighbor.
