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Green chilli and coriander seed mojito cocktail

Name: Chilli and coriander mojito cocktail recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and crushed; 2 long green chillies, sliced, plus extra to garnish; 4 large limes, halved and juiced, then cut into wedges, plus extra wedges to garnish; 2 handful mint leaves, plus extra to garnish; 110g caster sugar; 375ml rum; Ice cubes and chilled sparkling water or soda water, to serve

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Green chilli and coriander seed mojito cocktail

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by Warren Mendes

delicious. team

Nov 17, 2023

“Coriander seed and chilli add punchy flavour to a classic mojito – a perfect cocktail to enjoy around a hot braai.”

2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
2 long green chillies, sliced, plus extra to garnish
4 large limes, halved and juiced, then cut into wedges, plus extra wedges to garnish
2 handful mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
1 1/2 cups (375ml) white rum
Ice cubes and chilled sparkling water or soda water, to serve

Method

1.

In a large jug, add coriander seed, chilli, lime juice, mint leaves and sugar and use a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to crush. Add juiced lime wedges and continue to crush. Add rum and stir well. Chill for an hour to infuse. Strain mixture into a large jug. Chill until ready to serve. To serve, fill 6 glasses with lots of ice. Divide the drink among glasses. Top up with sparkling water or soda, and garnish with mint, lime wedges and chilli slices.

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