Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal. It's not nearly as popular as the other two, but that wasn't always the case. In the late 1800s ...

(Main photo: Food photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com) Pulque was made from the agave plant, which was abundant in the region and also used for medicines and materials like ropes ...

Tequila, North America’s oldest spirit, traces its roots all the way back to the 16th century, when indigenous people began producing a fermented beverage from the agave plant known as pulque.