Makers & Shakers: A Hidden History of Black Americans in Booze

From colorful characters like Cato Alexander, New York's first celebrity bartender, to sad and disturbing stories about Jack Daniel's heirs, Makers & Shakers has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Join Washington, D.C.-based author and producer of ardent spirits Troy Hughes on a historical romp through booze-infused tales about Black Americans. Discover the stories of pioneering Montana moonshiner Bertie Brown and the ill-fated partnership of Diddy and Diageo. Find out about Ripple, the national drink of Watts, and learn how cognac became the unofficial drink of Black America.

Author: Troy Hughes
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: History Press
Published: 09/23/2025
Series: American Palate
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.93h x 6.17w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781467159517