Masters of the “infield high rule,” the legendary High Times Bonghitters softball team takes the fields of New York’s Central Park as the tokin’ terrors of the citywide publishing league. Annually pitted against media powerhouses like Playboy, Rolling Stone, the Onion, and the New Yorker, our beloved Bonghitters rely on their trademark “rally joints” to inspire the team to new heights of hitting and fielding, while intimidating opponents into making errors whenever the sweet smell of natural grass wafts over from the dugout.
Over the years, Bonghitter traditions have included a pregame om circle, mascot Dreddy Duck throwing out the first pitch, and, at the conclusion of each contest, a teamwide rendition of “Take Me Out to the Bong Game,” followed by a classic three-part salute: Hemp, Hemp, HOORAY, Hemp, Hemp, HOORAY, Hemp, Hemp, HOORAY!
As far as the post-game celebration goes, the Bonghitters have adopted the Mojito as their signature libation, specifically those prepared by Central Park’s legendary “Mojito Man,” who makes the rounds on bicycle, dispensing cold beverages—including mixed drinks from a battery-powered blender—to everyone chilling in the park. A High Times fan for sure, the Mojito Man surprised the Bonghitters with this special, cannabis-infused Mota-jito drink to celebrate a big victory over archrival the Wall Street Journal and even shared the recipe so you can celebrate at home!
A fun twist on an old classic, add some mota to your mojitos! The buzz is sublime, and the sugar and lime compliment the cannabis flavor nicely. Some people heat the alcohol or let the ganja steep for at least three weeks, but even the lowest heat burns off alcohol quickly, and letting any herb steep too long results in bitterness.
STONES 4
375 milliliters Simple Cannabis-Infused Rum (see recipe)
4 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 4 key limes
Half-liter soda water
8 sprigs of mint
Crushed ice
Small cannabis fan leaves, for garnish (optional)
1. In a blender, combine the rum, sugar, and lime juice and blend on low for about 30 seconds. Add soda water and stir to combine.
2. Prepare four 13-ounce glasses by muddling 2 sprigs of mint in the bottom of each glass, crushing and mashing it thoroughly. Fill each glass half way with crushed ice.
3. Pour the contents of the blender over the ice to fill each glass. Garnish with a pot leaf, if desired. Salud!