Cranberry Mojitos

If you think mojitos are a summer-only cocktail, these Cranberry Mojitos will change your mind! This holiday cocktail is made with homemade cranberry syrup, lime, rum, & lots of mint!

Makes:  4 cocktails Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

– Fresh cranberries – Granulated sugar – Water – Mint leaves – Lime juice – Ice – Rum (light) – Soda water

Put cranberries, water, & sugar in a saucepan & bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Make Syrup

Lower the heat to a simmer & continue to cook for 10 mins, until berries are just starting to burst.

Make Syrup

Remove from heat & pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Press with the back of a spoon.

Make Syrup

Keep syrup in bowl or pour into jar & place in fridge to cool completely before using.

Make Syrup

Put about 10 mint leaves & ½ oz lime juice in each glass. With back of a wooden spoon or a muddler mash mint up.

Make Cocktail

Put ice in each glass and pour 2 oz. of the cranberry syrup and 2 oz. rum into each glass.

Make Cocktail

 Top off each glass with soda water. Sprinkle berries in and add a lime wedge for garnish.

Make Cocktail

These red and green cocktails are perfect for serving at Christmas or any time during the holiday season!

Enjoy!!