Nixta Licor de Elote

Name: Nixta Licor de Elote
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Nixta Licor de Elote is a Liqueur hailing from Mexico.

What is Nixta Licor de Elote?

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.

Why do we love Nixta Licor de Elote?

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.

How do you drink Nixta Licor de Elote?

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.

$39.99

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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.

Nixta Licor de Elote is made with ancestral cacahuazintle corn, a variety that dates back over 4,000 years to the ancient Aztecs. This heirloom corn is still grown using traditional farming methods in the highlands of Mexico.

The creation of Nixta involves a unique "nixtamalization" process, where corn is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution of limestone and water. This ancient technique, developed by Mesoamerican cultures, enhances the corn's nutritional value and creates its distinctive flavor profile.

Despite its rich, creamy texture and sweet corn flavor, Nixta Licor de Elote contains no dairy or artificial flavors. The smooth, velvety mouthfeel comes solely from the corn itself and the distillation process, making it a surprisingly natural and vegan-friendly liqueur.

Main Ingredient: Corn
Country of Origin: Mexico