And a Bottle of Rum

And a Bottle of Rum traces the history of rum and its profound influence on America and the New World, structured around ten cocktails from grog of the 1700s high seas to modern mojitos.

Wayne Curtis explores rum's origins from sugar trade waste, its roles in piracy, the Revolutionary War, slavery's triangular trade, and evolving American drinking habits, blending historical anecdotes, cocktail recipes, and cultural insights.

A revised and updated edition published in 2018 includes new recipes and covers rum's journey through military, social, and economic history.