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Cranberry Mojito
5 from 3 votes

Cranberry Mojito

This cranberry mojito is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas. Full of fresh cranberry simple syrup, fresh mint, lime, and just a touch of rum.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 drinks
Calories: 417 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For cranberry simple syrup:
  • 8 ounces cranberries fresh
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
For each drink:
  • 10 mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 ounces cranberry simple syrup
  • 2 ounces rum
  • seltzer water

Instructions

For cranberry simple syrup:
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  1. In a medium-sized saucepot add fresh cranberries, sugar, and water.
  2. Add to medium heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes. You do not want the mixture to boil or the cranberries to burst.
  3. After all, the sugar is incorporated and the mixture takes on a pink hue, take it off the burner and let it cool to room temperature.
  4. Once cranberry simple syrup is cool it's time to make the drink! You should have about 1 cup of simple syrup.
For each drink:
  1. In a tall glass add mint leaves and lime juice.
  2. Muddle slightly to release the mint flavor.
  3. Fill glass with ice and add in 2 ounces cranberry simple syrup and 2 ounces rum.
  4. Top with seltzer water and add some fresh cranberries for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 99g (33%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 90g (180%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 99g 33%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 90g 180%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.