sotol

noun

so·​tol ˈsō-ˌtōl 

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)

Examples of sotol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly all of Ayahuasca’s ingredients come directly from Mexico including its mezcal, sotol, gin, liqueurs, and wine. —Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

Veracruz All Natural is a coastal Mexican taqueria, while Cantero honors sotol, a native Texas spirit. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025

Tequila is one of the world’s most popular spirits, and mezcal and sotol have been increasing in popularity in recent years. —Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Guests can enjoy limited-edition spring cocktails from noon to 2 p.m. Prizes for the hunt include premium sotol, cocktail coupons and more. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Nahuatl zōtōlin palm tree

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1