In the heart of Mexico's southern Oaxaca state, amidst the whispering sierras and the heady scents of mezcal, I found myself on a journey to explore the legacy of a woman known as Maria Sabina.

Tiki cocktails have an intriguing history that stems from a blend of cultures and influences. It all began in the 1930s when American entrepreneur Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, also known as Donn Beach, opened the first ever Tiki-themed bar called Don the Beachcomber in Los Angeles.