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The finished mojito on the white marble cooktop is topped with a splash of club soda. Sugared cranberries are used to garnish the drink, adding a festive touch, ready to be enjoyed.

White Christmas Mojito

This White Christmas Mojito combines refreshing mint, creamy coconut, and a hint of lime, perfect for a festive holiday twist on a classic tropical drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktails and Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • Lowball glasses
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Muddler (or spoon for pressing mint leaves)
  • Small plates (for lime juice and sugar)
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

For the Rim:

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Drink:

  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 ½ ounces simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ounce light rum
  • 1 ounce coconut rum
  • ¼ cup 56.5 g canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • Crushed ice
  • Club soda
  • Sugared cranberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the rim by dipping the edge of each glass in lime juice, then in sugar to coat.
    A glass on the white marble cooktop is dipped in lime juice, then pressed into a small plate of granulated sugar to coat the rim, creating a frosted effect. The prepared glass is set aside.
  • Set prepared glasses aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves and simple syrup, then muddle to release the mint's flavors.
    A cocktail shaker on the white marble cooktop containing fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. A muddler gently presses the mint leaves to release their flavors, creating a fragrant base for the cocktail.
  • Add lime juice, light rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and a handful of crushed ice to the shaker, and shake until well chilled.
    The cocktail shaker on the white marble cooktop has lime juice, light rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and a handful of crushed ice added. The shaker is securely closed, ready for a vigorous shake to chill the mixture.
  • Fill the rimmed glasses with crushed ice.
  • Strain and pour the mojito mixture into each prepared glass.
    The cocktail shaker on the white marble cooktop is being strained into the prepared glass, filling it with a creamy, minty mojito mixture.
  • Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with sugared cranberries.
    The finished mojito on the white marble cooktop is topped with a splash of club soda. Sugared cranberries are used to garnish the drink, adding a festive touch, ready to be enjoyed.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your festive, tropical-inspired holiday cocktail!