Pulque Collection

Pulperia Argentina, 1902-21 (engraving)
CUL4892589 Pulperia Argentina, 1902-21 (engraving); (add.info.: Pulperia Argentina. Traditional commercial Establishment and social center of the popular classes typical in South America)

Mexico, a pulque shop, Tacubaya, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, a pulque shop, Tacubaya, between 1884 and 1900

La Palanca (Pulqueria, Avenida Jesus Carranza), Mexico City, c. 1927 (b / w photo)
472869 La Palanca (Pulqueria, Avenida Jesus Carranza), Mexico City, c.1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Escort of Cavalry resting 1847
An escort of cavalrymen stop at a pulque shop, on the road between San Martin and Puebla. Various soldiers rest on their horses or stand by them

A Visit to Mexico, II (engraving)
1060709 A Visit to Mexico, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to Mexico, II)

Indian extracting pulque, Mexico, 19th century. The sap of the agave plant is fermented to obtain a drink called pulque. This in turn can be distilled to make mescal, a colourless spirit

Los Angeles when a Mexican village
Mexican pulque carrier in Los Angeles, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Vendor of pulque near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
A typical vendor of pulque with her donkey-drawn cart on a country road near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant

Aztec Empire

Food and Drink / Pulque
PULQUE (MEXICAN ALCOHOLIC DRINK) A native Mexican extracting Pulque Date: 19th Century

Interior of a pulque bar, Mexico City, Mexico
Interior of a pulque bar or pulqueria, Mexico City, Mexico, with barman and customer. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. Date: circa 1905

The Flying Pole. 2nd half 17 c. Viceroyalty of New Spain. Panel screen with genre scenes. Lower detail with pulque drinkers and fight. Mexican School. Oil on canvas. SPAIN

AZTEC CEREMONY. An Aztec dignitary is adorned with his ceremonial cape, crown, scepter and necklace while attendants look

AZTECS: DRINKING, c1540. Aztec elders were allowed to get drunk. The woman in the bottom drawing is moving toward a pot of pulque, a liquor made from the maguey cactus

An illustration from Codex Mendoza depicting elderly Aztecs smoking and drinking pulque. The Codex Mendoza (an Aztec codex), created in 1553 after the Spanish conquest of Mexico

Mexico - Donkeys carrying pulque
A tlachiquero on a burro with a load of pulque (an alcoholic beverage) in the saddlebags of a group of other donkeys. Date: circa 1905

Pulque, Mexico
Mexico - Harvesting PULQUE from agave or maguey plants, producing a popular fermented beverage

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"Pulque: A Timeless Mexican Tradition" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Mexico City, circa 1927. La Palanca Pulqueria on Avenida Jesus Carranza stands as a testament to the rich history of pulque, a traditional Mexican beverage. In 1847, amidst the chaos of war, an escort of cavalry finds solace and respite while enjoying this beloved drink. The engraving from "A Visit to Mexico" captures the essence of their momentary escape. Pulque has been intertwined with Mexican culture for centuries. In the 19th century, indigenous people skillfully extracted this sacred elixir from agave plants, preserving ancient traditions that still endure today. Food and Drink have always played a vital role in shaping cultures worldwide, and pulque is no exception. Its unique flavor and intoxicating effects have made it a staple in social gatherings throughout history. Imagine stepping into an old-fashioned pulque bar in Mexico City - its interior filled with laughter and camaraderie as friends share stories over glasses brimming with this frothy delight. Venturing outside the bustling city limits brings you to Rioverde in San Luis Potosi. Here, near the Rioverde River, vendors proudly offer their refreshing pulque concoctions to quench your thirst under the warm Mexican sun. Traveling further back through time takes us to New Spain during the Viceroyalty era. Witness "The Flying Pole, " where brave performers showcased their agility atop towering poles while celebrating life's joys with pulque flowing freely below. Even before Los Angeles became what we know today, it was once a humble Mexican village where locals cherished every sip as part of their daily lives - connecting them deeply to their Aztec roots. Speaking of which, let's not forget about the Aztec Empire itself.