6 to Try: Sotol Cocktails

With its unique earthy qualities, sotol is a Mexican spirit that proves versatile as a cocktail ingredient. A new favorite for bartenders everywhere, sotol cocktails are the perfect next step for fans of mezcal-based recipes. Here are a few to try.

Beatriz Sotol lends an earthy quality to a mix of elderflower liqueur and Cocchi Americano.

La Lechedora A milk punch made with Sotol, curaçao and orange bitters.

Naked in the Desert A nod to Joaquín Simó’s Naked and Famous cocktail.

Presidio Old Fashioned Sotol and tamarind merge seamlessly in this creative riff.

Round Two A mezcal cocktail with a touch of sotol for good measure.

Sotold Ya So Two types of sotol—aged and unaged—create a complex base in this recipe.