Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Galápagos islands with 'Kicker Rock', a mouth-watering and complex cocktail. Created by mixologist Paul Soto, this tropical drink serves patrons aboard luxury Ecoventura yacht cruises, transporting them straight to an island vacation with every sip.

Soto masterfully mixes rhum agricole, pineapple juice, simple syrup, Campari, lemon juice, and a spicy hint of chipotle hot sauce. The result is a balanced cocktail that tantalizes the taste buds, delivering sweet, bitter, fruity, and smoky notes. A dusting of Tajín seasoning around the rim of the glass adds heat and tang while a rosemary sprig adorns the cocktail, adding a touch of freshness.

"The drink pays homage to a volcanic rock formation in Galápagos, known as 'Kicker Rock,'" says travel writer Betsy Andrews. "It’s spicy, just like the volcanic formation it takes its name from and the chipotle hot sauce and Tajín heat add layers of complexity, stealthily merging with the bitterness of Campari, sweetness of pineapple, and tartness of the lemon, with a hint of woody rosemary.”

Rhum agricole, an unusual Caribbean spirit distilled from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, forms the base of this cocktail. If you can't find it, a white rum forms an excellent substitute, however, you'll miss out on rhum agricole's unique fresh, grassy, and fruity aspects that blend seamlessly with the cocktail's other elements.

Unlike many sweet cocktails, this drink shies from becoming cloying, thanks to the adds of Campari and fresh lemon juice, which artfully temper the sweetness from the rhum agricole, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. The Campari, besides its balancing act, brings a beautiful orange-red shade to the drink.

The drink's signature kick is derived from the chipotle hot sauce's dash, adding a smoky heat that blankets the sturdy cocktail. The Tajín-rimmed glass contributes an additional peppery zing to the mix.

Here's how to make your own 'Kicker Rock':

Begin with Tajín on a plate. Rub a lime wedge along a rocks or stemless wine glass's rim. Invert the glass onto the Tajín, turning it to cover the rim. Prepare your cocktail shaker, filling it with ice, rhum agricole, pineapple juice, simple syrup, Campari, lemon juice, and chipotle hot sauce. After a firm shake of about 15 seconds, strain your concoction into the Tajín-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary. Now, your personal taste of Galápagos luxury is ready to be savored. Enjoy your 'Kicker Rock'!