Description
Celebrate the holiday season with a refreshing Christmas Cranberry Mojito! This festive cocktail blends tart cranberries and invigorating mint with zesty lime, creating a vibrant drink that’s perfect for any gathering. Each sip offers a delightful fizz, making it a centerpiece of your holiday festivities. Whether you’re toasting with friends or enjoying a quiet moment, this mojito will surely elevate your spirits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz soda water (plain or flavored)
- 2 oz white rum (optional)
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the cranberries until they burst open and release their juices.
- Add the mint leaves and gently muddle again to release the mint's aromatic oils.
- Pour in the lime juice and sprinkle in the sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- If using rum, add it now, then fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into glasses filled with ice cubes and top each glass with soda water. Garnish with extra cranberries and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 200ml)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg