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Esquites

Mexican

Corn kernels with mayo and cheese

Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements esquites' creamy and spicy corn flavors.

Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers light effervescence and citrus notes that refresh the palate.

Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp bubbles cut through the richness of esquites.

Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the spice and enhances corn sweetness.

Slutty Margarita

acid, salt — classic tequila + lime cuts fat and echoes Mexican flavors

Score: 98

Tequila Margarita Spritz

acid, bubbles — bright citrus with effervescence refreshes and lifts creamy corn

Score: 96

Tequila Cactus Cooler

acid/bitter/bubbles — bright grapefruit and tequila cut the mayo and cheese, refreshing

Score: 95

Vampiro

acid, heat, savory — tomato + chili play well with cotija/umami and add savory spice

Score: 92

Slut Sauce

heat, acid, salt — jalapeño and spicy rim accent the street‑corn chili element and cut richness

Score: 90

Tequila Piña Smash

sweet/acid/herbal — pineapple and lime complement corn sweetness; mint adds freshness

Score: 90

Hot Ass

heat, acid, bubbles — tequila + jalapeño with soda and chili rim balances mayo and cheese

Score: 88

Tequila Electric Lemonade

acid/sweet/bubbles — zesty lemonade and tequila lift the richness; effervescence cleanses palate

Score: 88

Hot Mess

heat, acid — spicy tequila mix highlights char/pepper and bright lime contrast fat

Score: 85

Watermelon Moscow Mule

acid/sweet/heat — watermelon freshness with ginger spice (heat) and lime refreshes fatty mouthfeel

Score: 85

Blackberry Moscow Mule

acid/sweet/heat — blackberry plus ginger beer’s spice brightens and contrasts creamy texture

Score: 83

Tequila Berry Smash

sweet/acid/bubbles — berry and lime notes play well with corn’s sweetness and cotija salt

Score: 82

Vodka Orange Fizz

acid/bubbles — orange and soda offer a light, citrusy counterpoint to the rich, savory esquites

Score: 80