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Add a little kick to your mojito with some spicy habaneros.
6 fresh mint leaves
4 1/2 tsp habanero syrup
2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
TO make habanero syrup: Mix 1 to 3 chopped habaneros, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Boil for 1 min. Chill. Strain.
MUDDLE mint and habanero syrup in a shaker.
FILL with ice. Add rum and lime juice.
SHAKE, then pour into a tall glass. Garnish with a chili skewer.
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