Nixta Licor de Elote
Corn-Based Liqueur | Mexico (Jilotepec de Abasolo) | Made with Ancestral Cacahuazintle Maize | 30% ABV (60 Proof) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
Nixta Licor de Elote is a Mexican liqueur crafted at Destilería y Bodega Abasolo using ancestral Cacahuazintle maize. The production process involves nixtamalization, the traditional alkaline treatment of corn, to bring out deep flavors. Roasted and raw kernels are blended with piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) and unaged Abasolo corn whiskey, creating a uniquely layered spirit. The corn-shaped bottle design celebrates the cultural heritage of maize in Mexico.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Golden straw with amber highlights
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Nose: Fresh cornbread, roasted kernels, vanilla, butter, and caramel sweetness
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Palate: Rich roasted corn with hints of toast, warm caramel, and vanilla balanced by earthy grain
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Finish: Smooth, creamy, and lingering with sweet and savory corn character
What Makes It Special
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One of the first liqueurs built entirely around Mexican corn, honoring its ancestral importance
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Made with 100% Cacahuazintle maize combined with piloncillo for natural sweetness
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Uses both roasted and raw corn to capture a spectrum of flavors
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A distinct bottle shaped like an ear of corn, doubling as collectible art
How to Enjoy
Nixta Licor de Elote is best served neat or slightly chilled. It also excels in cocktails, adding a toasted corn richness to classics like Old Fashioneds, White Russians, or dessert drinks. It pairs beautifully with chocolate, caramel desserts, or savory dishes like elote street corn.
FAQ
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What ingredients are used in Nixta Licor de Elote?
Nixta Licor de Elote is made from ancestral Cacahuazintle maize, piloncillo, roasted and raw corn, and unaged Abasolo corn whiskey. -
What is the ABV of Nixta Licor de Elote?
Nixta Licor de Elote is bottled at 30% ABV (60 proof). -
How does Nixta Licor de Elote taste?
Expect cornbread, toasted kernels, vanilla, caramel, and butter notes with a smooth, lingering finish. -
What makes Nixta Licor de Elote unique?
Its use of ancestral corn, nixtamalization, roasted and raw kernels, and its iconic corn-shaped bottle make it unlike any other liqueur. -
How should Nixta Licor de Elote be served?
Best served neat, chilled, or in cocktails where it adds corn richness and complexity.
