The day has finally arrived and I made something extra special for Cinco de Mayo. As important as this day is for Mexico, I wanted to use an ingredient that is just as influential. And I thought of none other than maize, aka Corn!
I know corn may seem like an odd flavour to use in cocktails, but the combination of passion fruit and basil brought this together so well! There’s a reason why I saved this for the big day and you will not be disappointed!
So I approached this cocktail in the form of a Julep. It may seem booze forward, but once diluted with the crushed ice, you have a wonderfully balanced cocktail. Tequilas can really shine with this beverage, so instead of a Blanco, I went with an aged tequila. Now if money isn’t an issue, Anejos are the way to go. But I’m about that simple life and I have a few Reposados that do just the job.
Corn and Basil are a classic flavour combination, so I quickly jumped on the opportunity to combine the two and….you know what, you just have to try it yourself to see!
Cornita
A fresh cocktail inspired by a staple of Mexican cuisine; Corn. Combines Tequila Reposado, Basil and Passionfruit for a delightful treat!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila Reposado or Anejo if you have the budget for it
- 1.25 oz Corn Syrup
- 2 Passionfruits
- 1/3 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 Basil Leaves + Sprig for Garnish
Instructions
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In a small Julep Tin, rip Basil leaves in half and place in the tin with the insides of the passionfruit.
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Add the Reposado, lemon juice and corn syrup inside the tin
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Top with crushed ice and swizzle until the cocktail is well combined. Make sure put as much crushed ice as possible, creating a dome over top.
Recipe Notes
To find the recipe to the corn syrup, make sure to follow here!
