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Elote Margarita
This Elote Margarita blends tequila, mezcal, Nixta corn liqueur, lime, jalapeño, and homemade corn milk and syrup into a creamy, spicy, and unexpected summer cocktail.
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz blanco tequila
  • 0.5 oz mezcal
  • 0.5 oz Nixta corn liqueur
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz corn syrup
  • 1.5 oz corn milk or corn coconut milk
  • 1 jalapeño slice
  • 2 –3 cilantro stalks
  • Ice
  • Garnish: spicy salt rim lime wedge, cilantro sprig
Corn Milk (makes ~1.5 cups):
  • 1/2 cup fresh or grilled sweet corn (kernels only)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (coconut, or whole milk work well)
Corn Syrup (makes ~1 cup):
  • 1 cup sweet corn (kernels only)
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
Instructions
  • Rim your glass with spicy salt and fill with ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño and cilantro gently.
  • Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake well.
  • Double strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish and enjoy while the corn is still sweet.
Corn Milk
  • Blend grilled sweet corn and milk until smooth, strain through cheesecloth or fine sieve.
Corn Syrup
  • Simmer on medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Let it simmer 10 minutes.
  • Cool, strain, and store chilled.