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.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Drinks.”