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Mojito Cranberry Sauce -- Take your traditional holiday cranberry sauce and give it a cocktail twist! Rum, mint, and lime juice star in this Mojito Cranberry Sauce, perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner | wearenotmartha.com

Mojito Cranberry Sauce

Take your traditional holiday cranberry sauce and give it a cocktail twist! Rum, mint, and lime juice star in this Mojito Cranberry Sauce, perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Sauce, Thanksgiving Food, Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries (1 bag)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • cup water
  • 3 Tbsp, plus 2 tsp rum
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest, divided
  • 1 Tbsp, plus 1 tsp chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, 3 Tbsp rum, lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 Tbsp chopped mint. Stir to combine.
  • Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil and then lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes minutes, until cranberries start bursting.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in remaining 2 tsp rum, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1 tsp chopped mint.
  • Let cranberry sauce cool a bit before placing in fridge to cool completely. It will thicken up as it chills.
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