A molinillo is a traditional turned wood whisk used in Latin America, as well as the Philippines, where it is also called a batirol or batidor. Its use is principally for the preparation of hot beverages such as hot chocolate, atole , cacao , and champurrado . The molinillo is held between the palms and rotated by rubbing the palms together; this rotation creates the froth in the drink. [1] This process is the subject of a popular children's nursery rhyme in Mexico. [2]
