Description
This Christmas Mojito is a festive and refreshing holiday cocktail that combines the classic mojito flavors with a seasonal twist of cranberry and pomegranate. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy during holiday gatherings or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Mint Mojito:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 lime (cut into wedges)
- 2 ounces white rum
Cranberry Mix:
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 2 ounces club soda
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
Garnish:
- Crushed ice
- Fresh cranberries and mint sprigs
Instructions
- Muddle: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar until the mint is bruised and the lime has released its juice.
- Add Liquids: Add white rum and cranberry juice, then fill the shaker with crushed ice.
- Shake: Shake gently to mix and chill.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture into a glass and top with club soda. Stir to combine.
- Garnish: Sprinkle in pomegranate seeds and garnish with fresh cranberries and a mint sprig.
- Serve: Serve immediately for a festive, refreshing holiday drink.
Notes
- For a mocktail version, omit the rum and add extra cranberry juice or sparkling water.
- For added flair, rim the glass with sugar or garnish with a lime wedge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Cuban-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
