Pulque-makers carve out the heart of a mature maguey plant (ie, one around 12 years old) and collect the sap, known as aguamiel, or " honey water" , for its ultra-sweet taste.

龙舌酒制造商从成熟的龙舌（即 12 岁右的）挖出心脏，并收集其汁液，因其超甜的味道而被称为 aguamiel 或“蜂蜜水”。