Drinks

Corn Atole Beverage

Name: Corn Atole Beverage
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 45 s
Total time: 60 s
Yield: 8
Cuisine: mexicano
Ingredients: 3 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet whole kernel corn (about 4 cups)undraineddivided (reserve 1/4 cup kernels for garnish); 2 1/2 cups waterdivided; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; Pinch of salt; 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

CARNATION® MILKS

Corn Atole Beverage

Level

Easy

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Servings

8 servings

Corn Atole is a traditional Central American hot beverage. In Guatemala at 3:00 p.m., everyone goes out to get their atole de elote along with tamales or tostadas at a nearby food stand. If you like more cinnamon flavor, sprinkle with some ground cinnamon and savor this hot, comforting drink.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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3 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet whole kernel corn (about 4 cups), undrained, divided (reserve 1/4 cup kernels for garnish)
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2 1/2 cups water, divided
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 cinnamon stick
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Pinch of salt
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2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

MAKE IT

Step 1

Place one can of corn with its liquid and 1/2 cup water in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour through fine mesh strainer into large saucepan, pressing pulp against mesh to release liquid. Discard solids. Repeat with remaining cans of corn and 1 cup water.

Step 2

Stir in sugar, cinnamon stick and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally.

Step 3

Bring evaporated milk and remaining 1 cup water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir milk mixture into corn mixture; remove from heat. Remove cinnamon stick. Pour into mugs. Garnish each serving with reserved corn kernels.