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Elote

Mexican

Grilled corn with toppings

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde's light effervescence and acidity complement the creamy, spicy corn flavors.

Albariño

Albariño's bright citrus and mineral notes balance the sweetness and char of elote.

Riesling

Riesling's crisp acidity and slight sweetness pair well with the corn and chili powder.

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness and enhance the spice.

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, salt—classic tequila+lime complements cotija, brightens char

Score: 95

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

acid, heat—fresh jalapeño kick pairs with chili powder and crema

Score: 93

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, sweet—Grand Marnier adds depth to lime and smoky char

Score: 90

Highball glass • Easy • 2 min

acid, bubbles—clean, fizzy lime-forward match that refreshes corn’s richness

Score: 88

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min

heat, salt—jalapeño and spicy rim mirror elote’s chili and savory rim

Score: 87

Margarita glass • Medium • 10 min

heat, acid, bubbles—tequila with jalapeño and soda cuts through crema and cheese

Score: 85

Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min

fat, acid—creamy avocado element complements the elote’s richness and lime

Score: 82

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke, fat—extra añejo’s richness and smoke echo grilled notes and add weight

Score: 80