The Best Foods And Drinks You Should Absolutely Try In Mexico

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Pulque

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The milky, mildly sour and yeasty alcoholic beverage known as Pulque is another drink enjoyed by Mexicans, which is enough reason for you to give it a try. The liquor comes from the sap of the agave plant, a succulent that has been cultivated in Mexico for at least two millennia.

Anthropologists believe that the drink was only reserved for high-ranking officials back then, with priests and nobles having the sole privilege of enjoying the prized beverage. The ancient Aztecs called it the “drink of the gods’” which is why commoners weren’t allowed to consume it.

Pulque is the predecessor to the modern tequila, which is a favorite of many partygoers all over the world. Ans while it wasn’t as popular in the 1900s as it is today, it is slowly making a comeback in Mexico. You should also know that the drink is rich in probiotics, vitamins and minerals, hence very good for keeping the body healthy (when enjoyed in moderation, of course).