Description
Festive winter spirits dance in this White Christmas Mojito, blending creamy coconut and refreshing mint with smooth rum. Cool holiday cheer swirls through each sip, inviting you to celebrate the season’s magical moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Rums:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz (44 ml) simple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- Club soda (for topping)
Herbs and Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Sugared cranberries
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Rim Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare festive glasses by delicately dipping their rims into tangy lime juice, then generously coating with sparkling white sugar for a frosty, decorative border.
- In a cocktail shaker, gently crush fresh mint leaves with smooth simple syrup, releasing their vibrant, aromatic essence and extracting maximum flavor.
- Pour crisp white rum, rich coconut rum, creamy coconut milk, and zesty lime juice into the mint-infused shaker, then vigorously shake with abundant ice to create a chilled, well-blended mixture.
- Create a wintery base by filling elegant glasses with fluffy crushed ice, transforming them into frosty vessels ready to receive the rum-based concoction.
- Carefully pour the shaken cocktail over the crushed ice, allowing the liquid to cascade and settle beautifully within the glass.
- Crown the drink with a splash of effervescent club soda, introducing a light, bubbly dimension to the tropical-meets-winter beverage.
- Elevate the presentation by artfully garnishing with sugared cranberries, which glisten like tiny ornaments, and delicate fresh mint sprigs, completing the White Christmas aesthetic.
Notes
- Customize the rim by using crushed candy canes or white sugar for extra holiday flair.
- Use fresh mint leaves at peak freshness to maximize aromatic intensity in the mojito.
- Opt for high-quality white rum and coconut rum to elevate the cocktail’s overall flavor profile.
- Prepare sugared cranberries in advance by coating them in simple syrup and rolling in granulated sugar for a beautiful, sparkling garnish that adds a delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg