Nixta Licor de Elote is a Herbal & Spice Liqueurs crafted in Mexico.
Nixta Licor de Elote is a unique Mexican liqueur that captures the essence of roasted corn in a bottle, offering a sweet and savory profile that's both familiar and exotic. Interestingly, the corn used in Nixta is sourced from a 4,000-year-old variety called Cacahuazintle, which is considered sacred in Mexican culture and is traditionally used in pozole, a celebratory soup.
Nixta Licor de Elote stands out as a one-of-a-kind spirit that captures the essence of Mexican corn in liquid form. This ancestral corn liqueur, made from tender, roasted corn and macerated cacahuazintle maize, offers cocktail lovers a chance to explore the rich, sweet flavors of heirloom corn varieties in their drinks, bringing an authentic taste of Mexico to their glass.
Nixta Licor de Elote shines when sipped neat or on the rocks, allowing its unique corn-forward flavors to take center stage, but it also adds a delightful twist to agave-based cocktails or creamy after-dinner drinks. This versatile liqueur is perfect for warm summer evenings, pairing wonderfully with Mexican cuisine, grilled corn dishes, or rich desserts like flan or tres leches cake.
Nose: Sweet corn kernels, vanilla, and toasted almonds dominate. Subtle hints of cinnamon and caramel add depth. The aroma is reminiscent of freshly baked corn bread or warm tamales.
Palate: Creamy and smooth texture. Roasted corn flavors blend with notes of honey and butterscotch. A touch of oak and light spices provide balance. The taste is like biting into a sweet corn elote, with a hint of lime zest for brightness.
Finish: Medium-long and warming. The sweetness of corn lingers, accompanied by a gentle spiciness. Slight nuttiness and a whisper of cocoa emerge at the end. The aftertaste is reminiscent of corn chips dipped in caramel.
Nixta Licor de Elote is crafted using a blend of ancestral and modern techniques, starting with the nixtamalization of local Mexican corn—a process that involves soaking and cooking the kernels in an alkaline solution. This traditional method not only enhances the corn's nutritional value but also creates a uniquely rich, toasted flavor profile that forms the foundation of the liqueur, which is then macerated with a corn-based spirit and sweetened to achieve its distinctive taste.
Creamy and sweet, tastes of fresh corn. Slightly toasty, vanillic, and somewhat fruity. Unexpected but pleasant banana note.
Great for sipping or mixing. I had it in an old fashioned with brown butter fat-washed bourbon which I called a “corn-fashioned”
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