Need a New Mojito Idea? Alphonso Olives to the Rescue!

In the summer there are few drinks that compare to the mojito. What a classic combination of tart and sweet. The difference between a well made mojito and your run-of-the-mill rail mixed bar concoction can be the difference between that little taste of heaven at the end of the day that you have earned, or being invited to your girl friends house for another viewing of Season 3 of The Bachelor on Blu-Ray. I mean, who wants to watch any more Andrew Firestone than they have to. We get it Andrew, you aren't in the tire side of the family business.

Mojitos have been through a weird evolution of late with all sorts of flavors popping up. I have searched high and low for the perfect oddball take on this classic. I know it sounds weird, but here is what I found after wrestling the recipe out of the bartenders grip:

Alphonso Olive Mojito 

courtesy of Firecreek Pit House and Liveries

12 mint leaves1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice12  Alphanso Olives1/2 tablespoon light agave nectar1 1/2 ounces light rum1 ounce Grain Alcohol
2 oz. soda waterAdditional olives for garnishMuddle the mint, lime, and olives together in a tumbler until sufficiently juicy. Add rum, grain alcohol, and agave nectar and shake with ice. Pour and top with soda water.

Sounds crazy, but trust me, you will thank me later!