White Cranberry Mojito Cocktail
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, combining mint, lime, white rum, and white cranberry juice for a clean and vibrant cocktail.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Muddler
- Cocktail shaker
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Ice scoop or tongs
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 2 oz white cranberry juice
- 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 oz simple syrup or cranberry simple syrup
- mint leaves 6–8, fresh
- club soda to top
- lime wedges for garnish
- fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish
- ice cubes to fill the glass
Instructions
- Muddle mint leaves and two lime wedges in highball glass.
- Fill glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Add white rum, white cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake lightly in cocktail shaker with extra ice.
- Strain back into the glass.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with lime wedge, mint sprig, and cranberries.
Notes
Use cranberry simple syrup for a deeper berry flavor. Spearmint works best. Frozen cranberries double as garnish and chill without dilution.