{"product_id":"tequila-tacos-a-guide-to-spirited-pairings-9781982137595","title":"Tequila \u0026 Tacos: A Guide to Spirited Pairings","description":"\u003cb\u003eSample the country's most tantalizing tacos paired with equally inventive tequila-inspired cocktails--from seasoned food writer and libation enthusiast Katherine Cobbs. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTacos have been trending for years, and finally tequila is having its taco moment. While a crunchy, savory beef taco washed down with a frozen margarita is always acceptable, today the inspired options for what can be stuffed in an edible wrapper or blended with agave spirits are infinite. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBehind the bar, the burgeoning array of top-shelf tequilas and mezcals available hold their own--and even outshine--liquor mainstays like vodka, gin, and bourbon. The ubiquitous tequila shot with requisite salt and lime chaser can't compete with the complex, nuanced flavors of the finely crafted blanco, reposado, and a ejo tequilas and smoky mezcals that deserve sipping and savoring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing authentic classics like Tacos Al Pastor and Baja-style fish tacos, \u003ci\u003eTequila \u0026amp; Tacos \u003c\/i\u003ealso includes entirely new spins on the taco--such as fried Brussels sprout tacos, spicy cauliflower tacos in Indian paratha shells, or tempura-battered seaweed tacos cradling ahi tuna--paired with uncannily delicious cocktails crafted with the finest agave spirits, like a traditional tart Paloma cocktail rimmed with spiced salt or an eye-opening Mezcal Manhattan. Curated from bars and taco stands around the country, this book is a must-have for the taco and tequila aficionado.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Cobbs is a writer, editor, and culinary professional with twenty years of experience. She has collaborated with country music star Martina McBride on two cookbooks (\u003ci\u003eAround the Table\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMartina's Kitchen Mix\u003c\/i\u003e), produced books for multiple James Beard Award-winning chefs, and worked with Pulitzer Prize winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Rick Bragg on \u003ci\u003eMy Southern Journey\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also worked with \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show contributor Elizabeth Heiskell on the bestselling \u003ci\u003eWhat Can I Bring?\u003c\/i\u003e cookbook and \u003ci\u003eThe Southern Living Party Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Southern gentleman Matt Moore on \u003ci\u003eThe South's Best Butts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSerial Griller\u003c\/i\u003e, Texas author and sommelier Jessica Dupuy on \u003ci\u003eUnited Tastes of Texas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnited Tastes of the South\u003c\/i\u003e, and soulful Atlanta chef Todd Richards on his critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSOUL\u003c\/i\u003e cookbook. Katherine is the author of \u003ci\u003eCookies \u0026amp; Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTequila \u0026amp; Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e. Currently, she is working as an executive producer on a documentary series with a food focus.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"S\u0026s\/Simon Element","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50628863262994,"sku":"9781982137595","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8e929de4-a5b7-4c9c-8d69-315e43fb6606.jpg?v=1732711171","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tequila-tacos-a-guide-to-spirited-pairings-9781982137595","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}