Elote Cocktail

Sweet corn is pretty hard to beat during the summer months, and Mexican street corn (known as elote) is the ultimate upgrade to this Midwest staple. When expressed in a cocktail, this elote cocktail brings the savory, with hints of smoke, spice, and citrus.

— Mike Augustyniak

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
TIME: 5 MIN + 15 MIN FOR CORN
GLASSWARE: LOWBALL

RECIPE:

• 2 oz Ida Graves Vodka

• 15 Roast Corn Kernels

• 3 Cilantros (Leaves & Stems)

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ oz Simple Syrup *

• Pinch of Salt

• Tajin Seasoning (For Glass Rim)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin, with ice, and shake HARD for 10 seconds. Double-strain into an ice-filled glass that has been rimmed with Tajin seasoning.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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