Mexico’s disappearing mezcal worms
The traditional liquor has a worm in the bottle but its new appeal is hurting inset populations.

Published On 24 Jul 2010
Across Mexico, and in many world capitals, people are increasingly raising a glass of mezcal, a traditional Mexican liquor.
Connoisseurs of the strong drink say it tastes best when served the traditional way– with a worm in it.
But the worm population is being pushed into decline, due to the drink’s growing popularity.
Franc Contreras reports from Oaxaca state in southern Mexico.
Source: Al Jazeera