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Named aft the assortment of saccharine achromatic summertime corn, this cocktail is an unusual and delicious matrimony of maize whiskey and corn. The archetypal mentation calls for grenadine, but Spirits columnist Jason Wilson finds that muddled maize provides a fresh, savory-sweet twist. The archetypal look was created for the Italian liqueur Dimmi, which is hard to find. But St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur, works adjacent better.

If you take a higher-proof maize whiskey, spell with 3/4 ounce of liqueur. The other sweetness volition equilibrium the heat. For a lower-proof maize whiskey, specified arsenic the caller XXX Shine, usage 1/2 ounce.

Adapted from a look by Tad Carducci, co-founder of the Tippling Brothers beverage consultants.

Ingredients

1 tablespoonful caller achromatic maize kernels, conscionable disconnected the cob, positive 1-inch portion of caller maize kernels conscionable disconnected the cob, for garnish
2 ounces achromatic maize whiskey (see headnote)
1/2 ounce to 3/4 ounce St-Germain oregon Dimmi liqueur
1 ounce freshly squeezed citrus juice
1 oregon 2 dashes orangish bitters
Ice

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
210
Carbohydrates
12 g
Sugar
6 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from a look by Tad Carducci, co-founder of the Tippling Brothers beverage consultants.

Tested by Michael Taylor.

Published July 19, 2011

Updated March 13, 2026