<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>After nine years of deep research award-winning drinks historians Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown revise and update their history of Cuban rum and Cuban classic mixed drinks.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Nine years after they first published their first history of Cuban rum, <br /> authors Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown have finished scouring libraries, <br /> archives, and databases gleaning as much of the truth about the origins <br /> of Cuban rum. Their findings include some rather eye-opening discoveries <br /> about the contributions made by Spanish, French, British, and Dutch sources <br /> that positioned this seductive spirit ahead of other Caribbean spirits <br /> by seeking and adapting new technologies and techniques to its production <br /> which is appreciated around the globe. </p><p>Miller and Brown have also unearthed new evidence as to the origins <br /> of classic Cuban mixed drinks including the Mojito, Daiquirí, <br /> El Presidente, Cuba Libre, and Piña Colada. This revised and expanded<br /> discussion offers a fresh approach to the study of both Cuban rum's <br /> remarkable history and the people who created a genre of mixed drinks <br /> that have achieved universal appeal.</p><p>As the category continues to grow and mature, the authors present <br /> compelling reasons why Cuban rum does not live only on its past<br /> merits but shines with a brilliant future in the hands of a new generation<br /> of international bartenders</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"<em>Spirit of the Cane </em>is truly essential reading for anyone with an interest in cocktail or spirits history. However, as a historical book in its own right, there is a lot to drink in as well."--Amanda Schuster, Alcoholprofessor.com </p><br>