Grand Marnier Mojito Martini

The Grand Marnier Mojito Martini is a special cocktail and a favorite of mine. I call it a martini because this beverage was originally served to me at our favorite spot in Mexico as a martini. As you know, martinis can be a bit strong so I modified this beverage to be a bit more drinkable if you know what I mean. It’s citrusy, not too sweet, refreshing goodness in a glass.

My husband and I used to go to Cabo San Lucas Mexico quite regularly during whale watching season. It’s a short flight from the Dallas area so you can be on the beach, cocktail in hand in less than 5 hours!

We spent days on the beach just watching the whales swim by. Sounds heavily right?

On one trip in particular a mama whale came close to shore, just off the tips of our tanning toes. She was swimming in circles and was there a good long time. Soon it became clear, that there were 2 whales, she had given birth while several other whales waited in much deeper waters. An unforgettable experience for sure!

While I can’t recapture the whale watching on a Friday evening, I can bring a little beach with a perfect cocktail, shaken not stirred, and you can too!

Grand Mariner Mojito Martini

½ ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice

1-2 ounces of fresh-squeezed orange juice

6 mint leaves

2 ounces rum

½ ounce Grand Mariner

½ ounce simple syrup

Garnish

Sprig mint

Lime wedges

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.  Strain liquid into a cold glass or glass with ice.  Garnish the drink with a mint sprig and lime wedge and serve

Try it and tell me what you think! Also, I’d love to hear whale sighting stories below!

XO Lorie