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Spicy Mojito

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A spicy mojito in a tallboy glass topped with a toothpick of chilies and jalapeños

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Add a little kick to your mojito with some spicy habaneros.

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh mint leaves

  • 4 1/2 tsp habanero syrup

  • 2 oz white rum

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • 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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