1
: any of several plants (genus Dasylirion) of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico that are related to the agave and are often grown for ornament or to produce an alcoholic beverage
2
: an alcoholic beverage especially of northern Mexico that is made from the distilled fermented sap of a sotol (such as Dasylirion wheeleri)
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This resilient plant produces sotol, a spirit many now describe as the next major Mexican spirit after tequila and mezcal.
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Claudia Romo Edelman,
Time,
5 May 2026
There’s also the Agave Studio, where the in-house mixologist leads guests through a tasting of several Mexican spirits, including sotol, tequila, mezcal, and raicilla.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite spots, The Owls Club—located inside a dark, roomy former funeral home—has a number of signature cocktails featuring mezcal and sotol, each with a unique flavor profile and presentation.
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Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
And for those who can't resist the temptation, any mocktail can be easily elevated with a touch of their signature sotol.
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Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Claudia Romo Edelman,
Time,
5 May 2026
There’s also the Agave Studio, where the in-house mixologist leads guests through a tasting of several Mexican spirits, including sotol, tequila, mezcal, and raicilla.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite spots, The Owls Club—located inside a dark, roomy former funeral home—has a number of signature cocktails featuring mezcal and sotol, each with a unique flavor profile and presentation.
—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
And for those who can't resist the temptation, any mocktail can be easily elevated with a touch of their signature sotol.
—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Sotol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sotol. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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