Spicy Jalapeno Mojito
A classic rum cocktail gets a spicy kick to complement the mint! This Spicy Jalapeño Mojito with mint is the perfect refreshing cocktail for summer!
Spicy Mojiot Recipe
I have been making quite a few cocktails lately, mostly because it’s summer and so hot here in Arizona, but also because I have been making cocktails with sparkling water.
I don’t know about you, but I can always use new ways to get more water into my life!
A refreshing and crazy-good cocktail is the Mojito. A simple, bright, and flavorful Cuban cocktail made with rum.
The basic recipe for a Mojito is easy to make:
- Rum
- Sugar
- Lime
- Mint
- Club Soda
That’s it! To make a mojito, all you do is muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges with a little sugar to break them down. Add the rum and top with club soda.
Light, bright, and so flavorful. The aroma of the mint rises up into your nostrils while you drink it making you think of sweet and tart at the same time!
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Ingredients Needed
- lime
- granulated sugar
- rum
- ice
- lime sparkling water
- mint leaves
- jalapeño
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How to Make a Spicy Mojito
First: In your tall glass, add the limes, mint leaves, and jalapeño slices. Muddle until the mint, limes, and jalapeños are bruised and the oils/juices are released.
Second: Add the rum. Stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice.
Third: Fill the rest of the space with your Lime Sparkling Water. Garnish with a mint leaf, lime slice, and/or jalapeño slice. Enjoy Responsibly!
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Can you make a mojito with lemon instead of lime?
Yes, you can! Switching up the lime and using lemon brings a little brightness to the cocktail and enhances the rum. You can also use lemon if you are adding in other flavors like pineapple or watermelon to enhance those flavors.
Can you make these ahead of time?
Yes, but the longer the jalapeño sits, the spicier it will get. Also, leave out the sparkling water until just before serving to keep the carbonation alive!
Can you make these by the pitcher?
Yes, just multiply the original recipe by the number of servings you want to make (or will fit in your pitcher) and prepare. Again, just be sure to leave out the bubbly part until right before serving to keep it fresh.
Can you make a mojito without rum?
Yes! You can substitute the rum for tequila, vodka, gin, or leave out the spirit all together.
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Spicy Jalapeño Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 whole lime cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional
- 1.5 oz rum
- ice
- lime sparkling water I prefer Key Lime LaCroix for this one
- 10 mint leaves fresh
- 2 slices jalapeño fresh
Instructions
Prepare your Spicy Jalapeño Mojito
- In your tall glass, add the limes, mint leaves, and jalapeño slices.
- Muddle until the mint, limes, and jalapeños are bruised and the oils/juices are released.
- Add the rum.
- Stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Fill the rest of the space with your Lime Sparkling Water.
- Garnish with a mint leaf, lime slice, and/or jalapeño slice.
- Enjoy Responsibly!
Notes
Nutrition
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This was a perfect drink using our garden jalapeños! Just enough bite Poolside!
You are a crazy genius, thank you!
This drink is making an appearance at our son’s graduation party. HE graduated from college last week, and he has picked tons of spicy appetizers for his shindig! This will fit in perfectly!!
Love love love it!!!
Oh, I loooove just mojitos! Any which way, really. Give me all the flavors! I can’t say I’ve ever had a spicy mojito though, but now I have to try!
This drink is making an appearance at our son’s graduation party. HE graduated from college last week, and he has picked tons of spicy appetizers for his shindig! This will fit in perfectly!!