Acronimo Sotol is helping reintroduce this distinct Northern Mexican spirit to a new wave of cocktail lovers.
Made from the wild-harvested desert spoon plant, sotol offers a flavor that’s earthy, herbal, and endlessly versatile. It’s perfect for building drinks that balance fire, fruit, and freshness. In this roundup, Acronimo shows off its range: from the chile-kissed Spicy Sotolita to tropical sippers like the Kalinca Nawa and elegant twists on classics like the Chihuahua Negroni. Each cocktail highlights a different side of sotol’s unique character, proving Acronimo isn’t just a substitute for agave spirits but a category all its own.

Preparation
- Rim glass with lime juice and salt (optional).
- Fill with ice.
- In a shaker, combine Sotol, Cointreau, Chiltepin Syrup, lime juice, and ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into glass over ice.
- Add lime wheel and dried chipotle.
*Chiltepin Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar with 1 Tbsp crushed chiltepin peppers
Preparation
- Boil ingredients.
- Simmer 5 minutes, strain, and cool.
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Kalinca Nawa
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Sotol Blanco
- ½ oz. Mango Pulp
- ½ oz. Passion fruit Pulp
- 1 oz. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ oz. Ginger Syrup
- Ice cubes
- Dried Chilli Mango and Rosemary (for garnish)
Preparation
- In a shaker, combine Sotol, mango pulp, passion fruit syrup, lime juice, ginger syrup, and ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- (Optional) Garnish with a slice of lime or a piece of fresh or dried mango.
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Sotopiña
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Sotol Blanco
- 1 oz. Giffard Creme De Fruit De La Passion
- 1 ½ oz. Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz. Lime Juice
- ½ oz. Simple Syrup
Preparation
- In a shaker, combine Sotol, passion fruit crème, pineapple juice, lime juice, syrup, and ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- (Optional) Garnish with a slice of pineapple or pineapple leaf.
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Ranch Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Sotol Blanco
- 30g Quince paste (can substitute Apricot Jam)
- 10 Mint leaves
- 1 oz. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
- Club Soda, to top
- Ice cubes
Preparation
- Take a highball glass and add the fresh mint leaves and quince paste to the bottom of the glass. Gently muddle the mint leaves and quince paste together using a muddler or the back of a spoon. This helps release the mint's essential oils and blends the quince paste with the mint.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice and continue to muddle until the quince paste is well mixed and dissolved.
- Fill the glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes and pour the Sotol over.
- Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
- Fill the rest of the glass with club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
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Preparation
- Rim cocktail glass with lime juice and dip it in Tajín to coat the rim. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Sotol, St Germain, apple jam, chipotle paste, syrup, and lime juice.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a piece of dry chipotle on the rim or floating on top of the cocktail.
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Preparation
- Fill an old-fashioned or rocks glass with ice cubes to chill it.
- In a mixing glass, combine the Sotol, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Add ice cubes to the mixing glass and stir gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice cubes.
- Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass.
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Ay Carajillo
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Sotol Blanco
- 1 ½ oz. Apple Syrup
- 2 oz. Espresso (freshly brewed)
- 1 oz. Evaporated Milk
- Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)
- Ice Cubes (optional)
Preparation
- Brew 2 oz. of fresh espresso and set aside to cool.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Sotol, apple syrup, espresso, and evaporated milk.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker if you prefer your Carajillo chilled.
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass.
- You can serve it over ice cubes if you want it cold, or without ice if you prefer it warm.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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Preparation
- Rim your cocktail glass with lime juice and dip it in Tajin to coat the rim. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Sotol, Ancho Reyes, syrup, hibiscus infusion, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with dry hibiscus flowers on top of the cocktail.
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Jamaiquina
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Sotol Blanco
- 1 oz. Hibiscus Syrup
- ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- Lemon Peel (for garnish)
- Hibiscus Salt
- Ice Cubes
Preparation
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Sotol, hibiscus syrup, and fresh lime juice to the shaker, shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist on the rim of the glass.
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Preparation
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all ingredients and shake.
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice and pour shaker content into glass.
- Garnish with cilantro.
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Tamarindo Lindo
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Sotol Blanco
- 1 oz. Tamarind Syrup
- ½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
- Soda Water
- Tajín
- Ice Cubes
- Lemon Wedge (for garnish)
Preparation
- Fill a shaker with ice and combine all the ingredients.
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass that has been rimmed with Tajín.
- Add ice to the glass, followed by a splash of soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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Source: Mixology News