Try Our Sweet Corn Cocktail: A Drink That’s Not As Innocent As It Sounds
Say hello to the Sweet Corn Cocktail, a drink that will leave an indelible impression upon your love for cocktails. Fair warning: don’t be fooled by the sweet innocence in the name.
Picture this: a rainy, chilly evening (or a warm summer one!), the enticing scent of juicy, grilled corn wafting through the air and into your nose and you enjoying a chilled cocktail that perfectly captures the essence of these emotions.
Enter: The Sweet Corn Cocktail. A drink so nice, you might have to drink it twice.
We all love corn-on-the-cob, right? But why limit it to the grill? Add some thrill and take this beloved staple street food for a spin. This cocktail takes those sweet kernels and turns them into a liquid masterpiece.
The recipe is as simple as it is delish. Let’s talk about the ingredients first. You’ll need:
Ingredients
60 ml of a good quality corn-based bourbon
15 ml of blanc vermouth
22 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 ml of simple syrup
1/2 cup of fresh corn kernels, cut straight from the cob
Method
Here’s how you bring it all together. Start by cutting the corn from the cob, making sure to scrape out all the milky goodness. This milky corn juice is where the magic happens. Toss about half a cup of those kernels into a cocktail shaker and give them a good muddle. You want to mash them up thoroughly to release all the juices.
Next, add a handful of ice cubes. Then, add your bourbon, vermouth, lemon juice and simple syrup. Now, shake it like you mean it—30 seconds should be fine. You want everything to mix and chill nicely.
For a smooth finish, strain the mixture through a mesh sieve into a chilled cocktail glass. This step ensures you get all the flavour without the chonky corn bits. And for the garnish, add something green and fresh—a sprig of cilantro or a parsley flower works perfectly (maker’s choice), adding a fresh contrast to the sweet, yellow drink.
Food Pairings With the Sweet Corn Cocktail
When it comes to pairing this deliciously simple yet banging drink with food, think of the Sweet Corn Cocktail as your new culinary wingman. Imagine serving it with some spicy grilled shrimp or a fresh summer salad—foods that need a bit of sweetness to balance out their bold flavours.
Or, just straight up go all out with a DIY taco bar and let the cocktail's smooth corn sweetness dance with the spicy, tangy and savoury bites of Mexican cuisine. It'd be like your taste buds are throwing a fiesta, and everyone’s invited!
