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Mochito

Mochito

Chilli Mojito Recipe
Great rum, juicy lime, ice-cold ginger beer, fresh mint, and a red chili - Mochito is a fiery & zesty remix of the classic Mojito!
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! 🍋‍🟩 🌱🌶️
Total Time 5 minutes
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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 262.63kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.63g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 0.47g | Saturated Fat: 0.06g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 10.08mg | Potassium: 287.84mg | Fiber: 4.04g | Sugar: 6.24g | Vitamin A: 775.76IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 56.91mg | Iron: 1.48mg