What is Texas Sotol?

Smoother than whiskey, no burn like tequila and more versatile than vodka

What is Texas Sotol? It's a one-of-a-kind Texas spirit made from the evergreen sotol plant found in Texas and Mexico.

Still of Sotol plant

The taste is smoother than whiskey, less smokey than mezcal and it doesn't burn like tequila. If you want to find out more head over to Hot Joy where they're using it to make creative cocktails, or just go pick up a bottle of Desert Door.

 

Tropical Depression #3 recipe:

  • Desert Door
  • Jamaican Rum
  • Pisco (Brandy)
  • Gin
  • Lime
  • Orange
  • Honey
  • Passion Fruit
  • Bitters

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Robert started his career at KSAT more than 10 years ago. He started as a prompter operator, to director, to promotions producer and now SA Live producer. He loved the excitement of news but entertainment is where he feels at home.

John has worked his way through the ranks at SA Live. He started as an intern with the show in 2015, and joined the team full time as a photographer in 2017.

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