Chocolate
1522 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
The Chocolate Mint Mojito is a reflection of owner-chef David Jackman’s commitment to flavor balance. Since cocktails are for adults, he holds back on the sweetness just enough to let the earthy chocolate and aromatic mint reveal their magic.
4 ounces gold rum, divided
2 ounces dark chocolate
12 leaves fresh mint plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces sparkling water
Slowly heat dark chocolate with 2 ounces rum until melted and smooth. Muddle mint leaves with sugar. In a cocktail shaker, place remaining 2 ounces gold rum, rum/chocolate mixture and mint/sugar mixture. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Fill 2 tall glasses halfway with ice, pour equal amount of cocktail into each glass and top with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh green mint. Makes 2 cocktails.
