Desert Door Distillery
Distillery · Hays County
211 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619
Highlights
Texas distillery crafting spirits from the sotol plant, with cocktails
Texas distillery crafting spirits from the sotol plant, with cocktails
"The distillery is offering free adults-only egg hunts at noon and again at 2 p.m., with winners finding swag, distillery tours, small bottles of their premium sotol, or cocktail coupons—one lucky Golden Egg finder takes home a full bottle. While hunts are free, attendees can enjoy the distillery’s specialty spring cocktail menu available for purchase during the event." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The name might’ve tipped you off, but this spot specializes in sotol, a bright, grassy cousin of tequila made from plants found abundantly throughout Hill Country. Start with a tasting of their classic, oak-aged, and seasonal options, then see how the spirit tastes in cocktails like their Sotol-d Fashioned. The space here is beautiful, with a covered patio and plenty of West Texas design that would feel just as at home in Marfa as it does out here. And when you inevitably need something warm and hearty to soak up all the different sotol cocktails, there’s a trailer serving wild-game comfort food, like jalapeño popper dip with shredded quail and duck tinga quesadillas." - nicolai mccrary, anne cruz
"The name might’ve tipped you off, but this spot specializes in sotol, a bright, grassy cousin of tequila made from plants found abundantly throughout Hill Country. Start with a tasting of their classic, oak-aged, and seasonal options, then see how the spirit tastes in cocktails like their smoky Sotol-d Fashioned. The space here is beautiful, with a covered patio and plenty of West Texas design that would feel just as at home in Marfa as it does out here. And when you inevitably need something warm and hearty to soak up all the different sotol cocktails, there’s a trailer serving wild-game comfort food, like jalapeño popper dip with shredded quail and duck tinga quesadillas." - Anne Cruz
"I saw the sotol distillery’s eclipse party leans into celestial themes with tarot readings, indigo-dying activities, and live music alongside special cocktails, Siete Family Food snacks, Amy’s Ice Creams, and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; tickets are $60." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Spirits: Sotol The scoop: Desert Door has a welcoming tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating, lawn games, and a rotating menu of craft cocktails priced at $9 to $11. Neat copitas are available for $7. This is only four miles from Salt Lick, making for a great combination weekend road trip with friends. Tours and tastings: Thursday through Sunday; tours available on Friday and Saturday at noon and 1 p.m., bookable in advance online" - Tom Thornton
