Traditional Molinillo Whisk

Hand-turned and carved from a single piece of alder wood, this molinillo is a treasured tool of Mexican kitchens. Roll the handle between your palms to whirl air into your hot chocolate, transforming it into a cloud of rich, festive froth.

Each whisk is the work of artisans with decades of woodworking mastery, preserving an art form passed from one generation to the next. As you prepare your Advent cocoa, this molinillo becomes more than a tool. It becomes part of the ritual of celebration, joyfully weaving tradition into your gathering.

DETAILS

• • Made in Mexico
• • Hand wash. Do not soak.

ABOUT THE ARTISAN

Verve Culture partnered with Antelmo González Garduño to bring this molinillo to Mercy House Global.

Antelmo González Garduño has been shaping wood with skill and imagination since 1973. Born in Santa María Rayón, Mexico, he began with miniature wooden toys before shifting to full-size kitchen tools. His true passion emerged in 1979 when he crafted his first molinillo, the traditional wooden whisk used for making hot chocolate. From that moment, his creativity flourished.

Over the years, Antelmo has expanded his artistry to include decorative and polished molinillos, traditional wooden toys, utensils, bottle openers, and even jewelry and lamps. Each piece reflects decades of craftsmanship, innovation, and love for the material he works with.

Today, Antelmo runs a small workshop alongside his wife, who adds beautiful carved details to every piece. “I love the smell of wood. I love everything I create,” Antelmo shares. With 180 hours spent crafting molinillos for this order for The Grace Case, his pride in his heritage and his craft is unmistakable.

Every molinillo carries part of his story and the heart of a craftsman deeply rooted in Rayón.