Description
This festive Christmas Mojito is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, perfect for the holiday season! With mint, lime, and a hint of cranberry, it’s a bright and festive drink that combines the flavors of Christmas with the crispness of a mojito. Serve this colorful cocktail at your holiday parties for a cheerful and delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or simple syrup, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or cranberry juice if you prefer)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz club soda or sparkling water (for a fizzy finish)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries and lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Muddle the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, add the fresh mint leaves, sugar (or simple syrup), fresh cranberries, and lime wedges. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the ingredients together to release their flavors.
- Add the rum and juice: Pour the white rum and cranberry juice into the shaker with the muddled ingredients. Fill the shaker with ice, then cover and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to mix and chill the drink.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with club soda or sparkling water to add some fizz. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a few whole cranberries, and a slice of lime for a festive touch.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and festive holiday cocktail!
Notes
- Sugar variation: If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can increase the sugar or use flavored simple syrup like cinnamon or vanilla.
- Non-alcoholic version: Omit the rum for a refreshing mocktail. Increase the cranberry juice and top with sparkling water or soda for a holiday punch.
- More cranberry flavor: You can use cranberry sauce (about 1 tablespoon) for a richer, more intense cranberry flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Cocktail, Holiday Drinks, Christmas Drinks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg