Description
A cranberry mojito is a refreshing and festive holiday cocktail made with cranberry juice, mint, and lime. Here is a simple recipe for making a cranberry mojito at home:
Ingredients
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- 8–10 mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water
- Cranberries and mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a tall glass, muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar together using a muddler or the back of a spoon.
- Add the cranberry juice and rum to the glass, and stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish the cranberry mojito with cranberries and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve the cranberry mojito chilled and enjoy!
Notes
If you don’t have a muddler, you can use a wooden spoon or the handle of a kitchen utensil to gently crush the mint and lime in the glass. This helps to release the flavors and aromas of the mint and lime into the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes