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The Drunken Botanist

The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks
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Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating botanical origins of your favorite alcoholic beverages. This guide explores the plants, flowers, trees, and fruits that contribute to spirits, wines, and beers, offering a unique blend of history, science, and practical advice for cultivating your own cocktail garden. Learn about the surprising connections between the natural world and the drinks we enjoy.

About the author

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Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart is the author of seven books. Her latest, Girl Waits With Gun, is a novel based on a true story. She has also written six nonfiction books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world, including four New York Times bestsellers: The Drunken Botanist, Wicked Bugs, Wicked Plants, and Flower Confidential. She lives in Eureka, California, with her husband Scott Brown, who is a rare book dealer. They own a bookstore called Eureka Books.