This episode is an invitation to a spiritual journey through the rituals that accompany mezcal.

Niki meets with Mar de Cortés @mardecortes_ and Asís Cortés @asiscortestepeztate in their space called "Espíritus Máxicos" and together they examine the mezcal culture from a different perspective.

The traditions of the peoples, the families and the origins of mezcal will remain in those who care about generating a connection through rituals, extending respect for mezcal culture and production through generations.

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In this episode of The Nectar Corridor, Niki talks to:

• Asis Cortés @asiscortestepeztate, mezcal producer of Zapotec tradition.

• Mar de Cortés @mardecortes_, artist linked to mezcal, she is in charge of the space “Espíritus Máxicos”

Episode Highlights:

The Altar

• Respect to mezcal

• Gratitude Ritual

• Ritual of fright, ritual of cure

• Mezcal as a disembodied spirit

The Zapotec tradition

• Meaning of the word “dixeebe”

• Zapotec traditional rituals

• The importance of rituals to preserve tradition

History of mezcal in Matatlán

• History of the Cortés family

• Mezcal boom

• Mezcal in the 80s, a halt in production

• 2000, a new era for mezcal

• The challenges today
  
  
  
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