Cranberry Mojito

This easy Cranberry Mojito is refreshingly festive and perfect for the holidays! Using brown sugar instead of simple syrup adds a warm, rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tart cranberry.


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  • fresh mint leaves
  • brown sugar
  • lime
  • cranberry juice
  • white rum
  • club soda
  • ice
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish, optional
  • Fresh lime slice or wedge for garnish, optional
  • Extra sprig of mint for garnish, optional


Fresh mint has been one of my favorite flavors since childhood. My grandma always kept mint growing in her flower beds right outside the back door, and I loved picking a leaf to chew on every time I visited. That bright, refreshing flavor still brings back so many sweet memories of spending time at my grandparents’ house.

My sister Shantel also makes the best mojitos, and she’s the one who got me hooked on them years ago. This cranberry version has all the cozy flavors of the holidays, sweet, tart, refreshing, and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall gathering. The mint adds freshness, the club soda gives it a bubbly lift, and the cranberry brings that festive touch. I love how versatile mojitos are too; you can add almost any fruit or juice and they’ll taste amazing. Blackberry is my personal favorite, but you can never go wrong with a classic!


If you love making beverages with cranberries, then you'll want to try this Cranberry Mule or Cranberry Orange Sherbet Punch!


Drinks made with fresh herbs are always at the top of my list! Check out my Grapefruit Rosemary Soda or Strawberry Basil Smash!


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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:


  • For the best flavor, use fresh mint and muddle it gently to release its oils without making the drink bitter. Roll your lime before juicing to get the most out of it, and adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar or a splash of simple syrup if you like a sweeter mojito. Crushed ice gives the drink a classic, refreshing texture, while a few muddled cranberries can deepen the tart cranberry flavor. You can also line the rim of the glass with lime juice, then dip it into brown sugar to coat.
  • You can easily switch up the flavors by swapping the rum for vodka or coconut rum, or by using sparkling water or lemon lime soda instead of club soda for a slightly sweeter sip. Brown sugar can be replaced with simple syrup, white sugar, honey, or maple syrup, each adding its own unique twist to the drink. Try using different fruits like blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate, or mango to create fun mojito variations. For a family friendly or alcohol free version, simply replace the rum with a splash of cranberry juice or additional club soda. You can use any flavor of cranberry juice you like, including fun blends such as cranberry pineapple.


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Yield 1 Mojito
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
10 Min
Total time
10 Min

Cranberry Mojitos

This easy to make Cranberry Mojito is so refreshing and perfect for the holidays! It uses brown sugar instead of simple syrup, which pairs great with the cranberry.

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • 1 cup ice
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish, optional
  • Fresh lime slice or wedge for garnish, optional
  • Extra sprig of mint for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. To your cocktail shaker, add mint leaves, brown sugar, and lime juice. Muddle to release the mint and dissolve the sugar.
  2. Add cranberry juice, rum, and ice. Shake well to combine and chill.
  3. Pour into your cocktail glass, and top with club soda.
  4. Garnish with fresh cranberries, lime and mint, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

194

Fat

0.12 g

Sat. Fat

0.02 g

Carbs

16.63 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

16.26 g

Sugar

14.87 g

Protein

0.96 g

Sodium

17.39 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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