xocoatl
Xocoatl is a traditional Mesoamerican beverage with origins in pre-Columbian cultures, particularly among the Aztecs. Derived from the Nahuatl word *xōchōtl* (flower) and *atl* (water), it translates to "flower water." The drink was made from ground cacao seeds, water, and various spices such as chili peppers, vanilla, and sometimes cornmeal or honey. Unlike modern chocolate, xocoatl was not sweetened and had a bitter, spicy flavor.
The Aztecs considered xocoatl a sacred and medicinal drink, often consumed by warriors and nobles during rituals
After the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century, xocoatl was introduced to Europe,