Pulque

/pˈʌlk/

[noun]

Pulque

[NOUN]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented and distilled agave sap

What is "pulque"?

Pulque is a traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting the sap of the agave plant. It has a cloudy and slightly viscous texture, with a tangy and slightly sour flavor that is often compared to a cross between beer and yogurt. Pulque is a low-alcohol drink, typically containing between 4% and 6% alcohol by volume, and is often consumed in large quantities. It has a long history in Mexico, dating back to pre-Columbian times, and is still produced and consumed in traditional ways in many rural areas of the country. Pulque is often served fresh and unflavored, although it can also be flavored with fruits or spices, and is typically consumed in communal settings, such as pulquerias, which are traditional bars that specialize in the drink.

Examples

1. [MUSIC PLAYING] Pulque is arguably the most storied alcoholic drink in Mexico's history.

2. You cannot go by pulque in the grocery store in a can.

3. Or you live with a nickname: 'el pulque' because you're all pale, like the drink.

4. So to make pulque-- some of you guys have surely had pulque, because we're here in Southern California.