Description
Celebrate the holiday season with our delightful Christmas Mojitos, a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. This vibrant drink combines zesty lime, fragrant mint, and sweet cranberry juice, making it the perfect festive addition to any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these mojitos will impress your guests while adding a splash of cheer to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 oz cranberry juice (100% juice)
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 tbsp sugar or 1 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves in a sturdy glass to release essential oils.
- Squeeze lime juice into the glass, avoiding seeds.
- Add cranberry juice and stir well to combine.
- Mix in sugar/simple syrup until fully dissolved.
- Pour in white rum and stir gently.
- Top with sparkling water and ice, if desired. Garnish with extra mint leaves or cranberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg