The story of pulque, much like the history of ancient Mexico, is rooted in legend. It was the cosmological center of different Mesoamerican Empires, including the Mayan and Aztec.

Back in Aztec times, only priests and emperors habitually consumed pulque, known then as the “gods’ beverage,” though for its alleged healing properties, pregnant women and sick people drank ...

Letter from Mexico City: Pulque, the ancient drink of Aztecs, is lost and found again June 17, 2011 More than 14 years ago Summary By William Booth ...

The popularity of the pre-Hispanic alcoholic drink, pulque, is fading in favour of more conventional beverages such as beer and rum. Mario Grajedo wobbles slightly as he perches on a stool by the side ...

KAHN: Due to its limited shelf life, pulque can't be bottled or exported, so you'll have to come to Mexico City to try it. And at less than 2 bucks a pint, it's hard to beat.

It’s a Saturday afternoon in the Portales Norte neighborhood of Mexico City and Pulquería La Paloma Azul is packed, patrons at long blue tables cracking peanuts and making little piles of the shells.