A Visit to Posheria Merida

One recent morning Terry and I headed out with plans to pay the garbage bill, walk up Paseo to Sanborn's and then catch a city bus out Calle 60 to the talavera guy. But, we got sidetracked and did part of what we intended to do. We walked through downtown and up Paseo and as we walked up the big, shady sidewalk I looked over and saw that Posheria was open. I had told Terry before I wanted to stop in, but we never seemed to make it in. Today was the perfect day!

Julio and the Posheria

I had read about the history of Posheria and was intriqued and curious about their flavored, corn-based liqueurs called pox (pronounced posh). Pox has its roots in the Chiapa highlands where Julio was lucky enough to gain the trust and respect of the indigenous people and they shared their techniques for making this elixir that warms your heart in a good way as it goes down. He has some pretty exclusive rights to make, bottle and sell it. And, it just seems to me to have the makings of a new, exciting, cutting edge trend - sipping pox.

We were lucky to meet Julio and hear his story first-hand. He gave us several samples and of course we walked out with not one, but two bottles..and warm tummies!

I just have to say if you're in Merida, put going to the Posheria on your to do list. You won't regret it. Besides, it just sounds so hoity toity - love saying Posheria!