Holiday Cranberry Mojito
This festive drink is a fresh twist on the classic mojito, made with mint, lime, white rum, and a homemade cranberry syrup. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make. Perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
For the cranberry simple syrup
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
For the mojito
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 oz (120 ml) cranberry simple syrup
- 4 oz (120 ml) white rum
- ice cubes
- 4 oz (120 ml) sparkling water
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime slices
Instructions
Make the cranberry syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, water, and sugar.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cranberries soften and the sugar is dissolved.Let the syrup cool completely.
- Strain, pressing on the cranberries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard or reserve the solids for another use.
Muddle and mix
- Muddle 10 mint leaves with 1½ tablespoons lime juice in a jar or shaker.Add 2 ounces (60 ml) of cranberry syrup and 2 ounces (60 ml) of white rum. Stir to combine.
Assemble
- Fill a glass with ice, pour in the mojito mix, and top with 2 ounces (60 ml) of sparkling water. Garnish with mint leaves, fresh cranberries, and a lime slice.
Notes
- Cranberries: Fresh or frozen, both work. Thaw frozen ones before using.
- Rum: Choose a good-quality white (silver or light) rum.
- Mocktail option: Skip the rum and use extra sparkling water.
- No muddler? Use the end of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint and lime.
- Storage: Cranberry syrup keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 26g
