Cocktails

El Molino

El Molino is an alcoholic cocktail built on Mezcal. It leans agave, allspice and chocolate. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 31.8% ABV and roughly 307 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic31.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

307 kcalCalories

31.8%ABV

14gSugar

19.5gCarbs

2.25Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozMezcalBase Spirit
0.75 ozPalo cortado or oloroso sherryFortified Wine
0.75 ozAllspice liqueur (pimento dram)Liqueur Modifier
0.75 ozWhite creme de cacaoLiqueur Modifier

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

AgaveAllspiceChocolate

Supporting notes

CloveCocoa Dried Fruit Earthy Mineral

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Full-bodied
Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Taco NightSuggested from its agave notes, pairing with mexican food and tacos.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tacos Mexican Food Spicy Food

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Mezcal2.0 oz

TequilaWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect less smoke and earthiness.
What changes: Tequila can replace mezcal when you want a cleaner, less smoky agave drink.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

White Creme De Cacao0.75 oz

Dark Creme De CacaoWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect a darker drink.
What changes: Dark crème de cacao can replace white crème de cacao when a darker, richer result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is an El Molino?: The El Molino is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 31.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 307 calories.
What does an El Molino taste like?: El Molino has a flavour profile featuring Agave, Allspice, Chocolate, Clove. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an El Molino?: El Molino pairs well with Tacos, Mexican Food, Spicy Food. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an El Molino?: The El Molino has an ABV of approximately 31.8%. That's approximately 2.25 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 307 kcal, 14.0g sugar, 19.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an El Molino typically served?: El Molino is often suggested for Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an El Molino?: If you enjoy El Molino, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an El Molino at home?: Yes. The El Molino uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of El Molino with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.