Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a shaker, with ice.
Shake a few times, strain and pour into a salt-rimmed
margarita or martini glass.
Guayaba Mojito, Hacienda Cocina y Cantina
Regional Mexican Cuisine is the calling card of Hacienda Cocina y Cantina, the onsite restaurant at Hacienda Beach Club and Residences, and the homegrown flavors extend to the cocktail menu. The restaurant boasts several outstanding margaritas, including a well-built Jamaica Margarita with a splash of syrup made from dried hibiscus flowers. But let's face it, great margaritas aren't exactly scarce in Los Cabos. Great mojitos, on the other hand, are a bit harder to find. The traditional Cuban cocktail gets some non-traditional, Cabo-style twists at the Hacienda, and my personal favorite is the Guayaba, made with rum, tropical guava puree, mint, lime, sugar cane syrup, and a splash of soda. Pair it with a Cohiba, then sit back and enjoy the restaurant's spectacular Land's End views.
Xtabentun Flaming Coffee Cocktail, Lorenzillo's Live Lobster House
After you've tucked into the langosta at this popular live lobster house, remove your bib and try one of the restaurant's flaming coffee cocktails. These caffeinated postprandials are available with a variety of premium liquors, including Sauza's Tres Generaciones triple-distilled tequila and Jameson's Irish Whiskey. But given that this is a big year for followers of the Mayan calendar, I recommend trying the D'Aristi Xtabentun. This delicious Yucatan liqueur is made from rum, anise, and fermented honey, and provides an excellent base for the restaurant's signature cocktail. The liqueur is heated and poured into a sugar rimmed glass, then topped with coffee, whipped cream, and cinnamon. If the world does end on December 21st, you'll want to have a couple of these in your system.
Flaming coffee, anyone? Quintessential Quaffs: Signature Cabo Cocktails
Cabo Fire, Cabo Lounge
I know what you're thinking: "What if I love flaming drinks, but it's too late for coffee?"
Good question. Rips' Bar may have the town's coolest drink (and the preparation of their colorful rainbow shots has to be seen to be believed), but Cabo Lounge has the hottest. The Lounge is beloved amongst locals for its $1 food menu and free internet access, but owner and bartender Juan Tatemura's most popular contribution to local culture is the Cabo Fire shot. Juan's creation is a combination of Smirnoff vodka and banana liqueur mixed with a flaming shot of Cointreau, and served with an apple slice and cinnamon powder. Don't forget to blow out the flame before drinking. Liquor-induced lip injuries aren't covered by most major insurance providers.
General Information:
Capella Pedregal 1 Camino del Mar, (624) 163-4300
Cabo Wabo Calle Guerrero, between Madero and Lazaro Cardenas, (624) 143-1188
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina Calle Gomez Farias, (624) 163-3144
Lorenzillo's Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas. (624) 105-0214
Cabo Lounge Marina Boulevard, (624) 116-2238
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