Description
This vibrant Christmas cranberry mojito is the perfect holiday refreshment, combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with aromatic mint and zesty lime. With its eye-catching red hue and delightful balance of flavors, this drink will surely brighten any festive gathering. Whether you choose to enjoy it as a cocktail or a mocktail, it’s a simple yet impressive addition to your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup soda water (plain or flavored)
- 1 ounce white rum (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water and pat dry.
- In a sturdy glass, muddle cranberries with mint leaves until juices release.
- Add lime juice and sweetener, stirring to combine.
- If desired, add rum and stir well.
- Top with soda water and stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and whole cranberries before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg