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Festive Cranberry Lime Mojito

A refreshing holiday cocktail made with cranberry, lime, mint, and sparkling soda for a bright and bubbly festive drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 drinks
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mojito Base
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cranberry juice 100% juice
  • 1.5 cups white rum
  • 0.5 cup lime juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup mint leaves

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Pitcher
  • Muddler

Method
 

  1. Simmer cranberries with sugar and water until berries burst. Strain and chill syrup.
  2. Muddle mint leaves in a large pitcher.
  3. Add cranberry syrup, cranberry juice, lime juice, and rum. Stir well.
  4. Pour over ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water.
  5. Garnish with mint, lime, and cranberries before serving.

Notes

Easily adapted into a mocktail by omitting rum.