Wings of Cherubs: The Saga of the Rediscovery of Pisco Punch Old San Francisco's Mystery Drink

A book that unravels the secrets of Pisco Punch, the magic and mysterious concoction of San Francisco, California, of the early 1900s. In an entertaining way, the narrative describes the saga of a protagonist obsessed with discovering the recipe of the secret beverage, long lost since the death of its creator in 1926. With the gift of being able to transport himself in time, he reveals little known historical anecdotes of San Francisco. The book climaxes presenting the recipe of the famous Pisco Punch for the benefit of all those who love history and pisco brandy. (254 pgs., 147 photographs and illustrations; a 30 pgs. essay is included - B&W) - 2007 - Gourmand Best of the World Winner "The Best Wine Literature Book of the World written in Spanish." Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2007