Tepache con Rojo

The process of making the ceremonial drink in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec in northwestern Oaxaca, Mexico.

I first became aware of the book Bebidas de Oaxaca (available in English and Spanish in print and digital formats), which documents an incredible 87 traditional drinks from the eight regions of the state of Oaxaca, during the pandemic and eventually came across a copy in Merida a few years later. Spearheaded by the photographer Shava Cueva, with text by…