Mochito
Chilli Mojito Recipe
Mochito is a fiery & zesty remix of the classic Mojito! With just rum, juicy lime, ice-cold ginger beer, fresh mint and a red chili...
Mochito... Okay, so we were in full cocktail mode, mixing up all sorts of drinks in the kitchen, like Mojito and Moscow Mule, just letting the ingredients fly! We were like; 'For this Mojito, forget sugar and soda - let’s go with ginger beer...', and then we thought: ‘What if we throw in a few slices of chili?’ We gave it a go… and really, you HAVE to try Mochito - it's crazy good! 🍋🟩 🌱🌶️
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Mochito... Okay, so we were in full cocktail mode, mixing up all sorts of drinks in the kitchen, like Mojito and Moscow Mule, just letting the ingredients fly! We were like; 'For this Mojito, forget sugar and soda - let’s go with ginger beer...', and then we thought: ‘What if we throw in a few slices of chili?’ We gave it a go… and really, you HAVE to try Mochito - it's crazy good! 🍋🟩 🌱🌶️
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Why We Love It!
- Exotic Vibe: Mochito has the exotic mojito vibe with a twist...
- A Refreshing Kick: The ginger beer and chilli add a fun and zingy spicyness.
- Flavor Balance: A perfect mix of sweetness, sourness, spice, and a hint of bitterness, this cocktail just has it all! 😋
- Perfect for any occasion: Impressive, delicious, and super easy to make - it’s the ideal drink for any party!
What Is a Mochito?
A classic Mojito is made by muddling fresh mint leaves with sugar and lime in a glass. Then, white rum is added, the glass is filled with ice, and topped with club soda.
In our Mochito, we replace the sugar and club soda with ginger beer, adding a tangy and gingery twist. We drip in a few drops of Angostura and pour gold rum over the ice at the end, creating a beautiful ‘float’. We finish with a few rings of chilli pepper, which add both a pop of color and a hint of spiciness. Just a little stir and… really, just try this bold an flavorful Mochito; it’s fiesta in a glass!
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Ingredients
Mochito
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- Fresh Mint: Look for vibrant and crisp mint, it’s an essential ingredient.
- Angostura: Angostura bitters balances the sweetness of rum and ginger beer with a slightly bitter and herbal note.
- Ginger Beer: This makes your Mochito spicy, sweet and fizzy.
- Gold rum: Gold or amber rum adds depth and a rich flavor, without overpowering the lime and chilli. We love the float of amber rum in Mochito, so we pour it in at the end.
- Lime: Organic lime is best, as we will use the zest as well.
- Chilli: And fresh mild chilli gives a fiery kick and a beautiful pop of color.
How To Make Mochito
Chop!
Start by washing the lime and chili thoroughly. Cut the lime into 8 large wedges and slice the chili into thin rounds.
Muddle
Add Mint
Add Ice
Now fill the glass with crushed ice.
Add Ginger Beer
And pour ginger beer over it.
Drop
Add a few drops of Angostura bitters over the ice to start the float...
Add Rum!
Chilli
Top the cocktail with a few chili slices!
Finish off
Finally, crown it with a sprig of fresh mint, pop in a straw to stir and sip, and voilà - Enjoy your Mochito!
Serving Tips & Pairings
- Spiced Appetizers: Serve Scampis Diaboliques or Quipe with Mochito: the spices and garlic do really well with the drink’s chili and ginger kick.
- Snack: Serve with Totopos for a scrumptious exotic treat!
- Dessert: For a sweet combo, our Suspiros with citrus zest go great with the Mochito’s lime and spice. Or serve a scoop of refreshing Macedonia di Frutta with it.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ginger Beer Alternative: Use the zesty lemon cordial of our Limonata recipe, and top it off with club soda for a refreshing twist!
- Rum Substitutes: Swap rum for tequila for a vibrant agave flavor, or vodka for a smoother base. With vodka, it’s a bit like a Moscow Mule, but the chilli adds a fun twist!
- Heat Variations:
Instead of fresh chilli rings, use jalapeño slices or a dash of Tabasco for a different type of heat.
FAQs
The way we pronounce it is ‘moh-chee-toh’, with a ‘ch’ sound as in ‘chilli’ and the stress on ‘chee’.
And mojito is pronounced ‘moh-hee-toh’ with the stress on ‘hee’.
Gold rum – or amber rum – has a rich, smooth flavor because it’s aged in wooden barrels, adding touches of caramel and vanilla.
White rum is light and mild, usually not aged or just briefly, so it has a cleaner, simpler taste. Dark rum is aged much longer in special barrels, giving it a deep, bold flavor with sweet molasses and spicy notes.
The name mojito comes from the Spanish word ‘mojo’, meaning ‘magic potion’, referring to the drink’s refreshing mix of flavors.
Recipe
Mochito
Ingredients
- 7 pieces fresh mint leaves
- 3 drops Angostura
- 20 cl ginger beer
- 45 ml gold rum
- 100 g lime
- 1/4 piece chilli pepper - very fresh, not too spicy
Instructions
- Start by washing the lime and chili thoroughly. Cut the lime into 8 large wedges and slice the chili into thin rounds.
- Place the lime wedges in a sturdy-bottomed glass. Muddle them thoroughly with a wooden muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, to release the fresh juice and the zesty aroma.
- Add the mint leaves to the glass and gently muddle them to release their aromatic oils. We don’t crush the mint too finely, so it’s easy to sip without bits getting in the way.
- Now fill the glass with crushed ice.
- And pour ginger beer over it.
- Add a few drops of Angostura bitters over the ice to start the float...
- Pour the rum gently over the Angostura, completing the float.
- Top the cocktail with a few chili slices!
- Finally, crown it with a sprig of fresh mint, pop in a straw to stir and sip, and voilà - Enjoy your Mochito!
Notes
- Fresh Mint: Look for vibrant and crisp mint, it's an essential ingredient.
- Angostura: Angostura bitters balances the sweetness of rum and ginger beer with a slightly bitter and herbal note.
- Ginger Beer: This makes your Mochito spicy, sweet and fizzy.
- Gold rum: Gold or amber rum adds depth and a rich flavor, without overpowering the lime and chilli. We love the float of amber rum in Mochito, so we pour it in at the end.
- Lime: Organic lime is best, as we will use the zest as well.
- Chilli: And fresh mild chilli gives a fiery kick and a beautiful pop of color.
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