Christmas Mojito

A tall glass filled with a red cocktail, ice, lime slices, cranberries and mint sprig, surrounded by fresh limes, cranberries, mint leaves, gold ornaments, and bar tools on a light surface.

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Deck the halls with this fun and festive Christmas Mojito. A refreshing blend of white rum, tart cranberry juice and fresh mint is perfectly balanced with a splash of simple syrup and sparkling water. This cranberry mojito is holiday magic in a glass.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Cuban, Fusion

Diet: Vegan

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Nija Clark

Equipment

1 highball glass
1 jigger or shot glass
1 muddler or kitchen spoon
1 spoon

Ingredients

2 ounces white rum - we like Bacardi Superior, which is confirm vegan and free from animal based fining agents.
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1 lime wedge
5-6 fresh mint leaves
Sparkling water - brands like San Pellegrino, Perrier, La Croix or Topo Chico

Instructions

In a highball glass, add the mint leaves and lime wedge. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press them—just enough to release the mint’s oils and lime juice without tearing the leaves.
5-6 fresh mint leaves, 1 lime wedge
Pour in the white rum, cranberry juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to combine and dissolve the syrup evenly.
2 ounces white rum, 2 ounces cranberry juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
Fill the glass with ice then pour sparkling water over the top until the glass is nearly full. Stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz.
Sparkling water
Add a few fresh or sugared cranberries, a sprig of mint, and an optional lime wheel for a festive finish.

Notes

• Use a smooth white rum like Bacardi for a clean base.

• Choose 100% cranberry juice for a tart flavor, or cranberry cocktail for a sweeter drink.

• If your cranberry juice is sweetened, reduce the simple syrup to ½ ounce.

• Fresh lime and mint are essential—bottled lime juice and dried mint won’t have the same flavor.

• Don’t over-muddle the mint—just press lightly to avoid bitterness from the stems.

• You can make a larger batch by mixing the rum, cranberry juice, and syrup in advance—store covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add soda, mint, and lime just before serving to keep it fresh and fizzy.

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