Description
Festive Christmas mojitos blend peppermint spirits with classic lime cocktail elegance. Holiday cheer sparkles through refreshing mint and rum notes, inviting celebratory spirits to gather and toast seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 68 fresh mint leaves
- ½ lime, cut into wedges
- 2 oz (60 ml) white rum
- 2 oz (60 ml) cranberry juice
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Club soda or sparkling water, to top
- Ice cubes
- Sugared cranberries
- Mint sprigs
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Muddling Base: Gently crush mint leaves with sugar or simple syrup and lime wedges in a cocktail glass, releasing their intense aromatic oils and creating a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Liquid Fusion: Pour white rum and cranberry juice into the glass, stirring thoroughly to marry the seasonal ingredients and develop a rich, festive profile.
- Chilling and Effervescence: Generously fill the glass with ice cubes, then top with sparkling club soda, allowing the drink to become crisp and refreshingly light.
- Festive Garnishing: Adorn the mojito with sugared cranberries and a pristine mint sprig, complementing the drink with a decorative holiday flair that enhances both visual appeal and taste.
- Serving Ritual: Present the cocktail immediately, ensuring guests can savor the cool, invigorating Christmas-inspired beverage at its most sublime moment.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Mint: Select fresh, vibrant mint leaves with intense aroma to enhance the cocktail’s flavor profile and ensure maximum fragrance.
- Muddling Technique Matters: Gently press mint and lime without over-crushing, which prevents releasing bitter chlorophyll and maintains a smooth, balanced taste.
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Refrigerate rum, cranberry juice, and glasses to maintain optimal temperature and create a consistently refreshing drinking experience.
- Garnish with Precision: Create sugared cranberries by rolling fresh cranberries in simple syrup and fine sugar for an elegant, festive presentation that adds subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg