Bar None – Mojito Diablo

By Maura Yates

Spring is here and there’s a sense of freshness in the air. The bees and buzzing, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are producing enough pollen to drive us all to the pharmacy for antihistamines. This time of year calls for a refreshing beverage with a flavor profile as varied as a wildflower meadow. 

Meet, the Mojito Diablo.

Equal parts sweet, spicy, and refreshing, this cocktail is as pleasing to look at as it is to drink. Mint, lime, and sugar make for a cool and sweet base. The jalapeño peppers provide a fiery kick and the rum adds a smooth, warming sensation. It is well-balanced and well-suited for the adventurous drinker.

Pop down to SIPS and pick up a bottle of Copali Belizean Rum to make the most of this cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 2 oz club soda
  • Ice as needed

Instructions

  1. Muddle mint leaves, jalapeño pepper, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño if you prefer a milder heat.
  2. Add white rum, lime juice, and ice to the shaker and shake well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with club soda and gently stir to combine.

Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of jalapeño.