Description
Cool winter nights sparkle with this elf mojito, blending mint’s crispness and rum’s smooth warmth. Festive holiday cheer swirls in each glass, inviting you to sip magical Caribbean-inspired refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
Spirits and Liquor:
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce coconut cream (or regular simple syrup)
Fruits and Juices:
- 1 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 ounces cranberry juice (optional for a festive touch)
- 12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
Mixer and Ice:
- Club soda or sparkling water (to top off)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Carefully crush fragrant mint leaves with lime juice in a glass, using a muddler to extract their aromatic essential oils and create a vibrant base.
- Add chilled rum and midori to the herb-infused mixture, stirring gently to ensure a harmonious blend of spirits.
- Generously pack the glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the cocktail.
- Stream soda water over the top, adjusting the quantity to achieve your desired level of effervescence and dilution.
- Elegantly crown the cocktail with a pristine mint sprig and a delicate lime wheel, transforming the drink into a visually stunning libation.
- Serve immediately to capture the drink’s optimal temperature and freshness, inviting immediate enjoyment of this whimsical, spirited concoction.
Notes
- Muddle mint leaves gently to avoid crushing and creating bitter flavors, releasing essential oils and creating a fresh, aromatic base for the cocktail.
- Select high-quality white rum and Midori for a smooth, balanced flavor profile that enhances the drink’s overall taste and complexity.
- Adjust the soda water quantity to control the cocktail’s strength and carbonation level, making it lighter or more potent based on personal preference.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the Elf Mojito refreshingly cool and maintain its crisp, vibrant character throughout serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg