Description
Celebrate the holidays with this refreshing Christmas Mojito, a festive twist on the classic cocktail featuring fresh mint, cranberries, lime, white rum, and a sparkling finish. Perfectly balanced with sweetness and tang, it’s an ideal drink to enjoy during Christmas gatherings or any winter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Mojito Base
- 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 and essential oils.
- Add the rum and juice: Pour the white rum and cranberry juice into the shaker with the muddled ingredients. Fill the shaker with ice to chill the mixture.
- Shake well: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the drink components.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice cubes to keep it chilled without diluting too quickly.
- Add fizz: Top the glass with club soda or sparkling water to add a refreshing, bubbly finish. Stir gently to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Garnish: Decorate your mojito with a sprig of fresh mint, a few whole cranberries, and a slice of lime for a colorful and festive appearance.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to appreciate the vibrant and refreshing combination of flavors in this holiday-inspired cocktail.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cranberries with cranberry juice for a smoother texture if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by using simple syrup instead of granulated sugar for easier mixing.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add extra cranberry juice or sparkling water.
- Use freshly squeezed lime wedges rather than bottled lime juice for the best flavor.
- Experiment with flavored sparkling waters to add a unique twist to the drink.
