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Cranberry Lime Mojitos

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December 5, 2016

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Cranberry Lime Mojitos – A festive twist on this classic drink. Mint, sugar, lime, cranberry juice, and rum come together to make this yummy drink that perfectly highlights the winter flavor of cranberry but can be made all year long!

Cranberry Lime Mojitos with a cranberry spear
I’m beginning to develop quite the love affair with festive drinks. It all started when I made this sparkling apple cider sangria a couple months ago. The idea of sipping on a yummy drink that went hand-in-hand with the season made me so happy. I knew winter wasn’t too far ahead so I made it a mission to find my next concoction that would pair nicely with the flavors and colors of the festive season.

I starting thinking some of my favorite cocktails and my mind immediately went to mojitos.

Mojitos are something that I only recently started drinking. I’m not a huge fan of rum so I usually just stick to the wines, beers, and margaritas when I need a hard beverage.

Cranberry Lime Mojitos with lime slices and whole cranberrries Three glasses of Cranberry Lime Mojitos with cranberry spears

But when we went to my cousins wedding last year, I quickly changed my mind. They had a mojito bar that was serving up drinks all night. I figured I should give the classic drink a shot so I took a sip of my husband’s drink and… Oh. My. Lanta. I couldn’t believe I had shunned this drink for so long without even trying it. What a revelation!! I couldn’t even taste the rum. And the mint added such a refreshing essence that made me not want to stop drinking it. Dangerous.

So when thinking of a perfect festive drink for the winter, I knew I had to make a mojito. To continue with my love of cranberry (as seen in these cookies and this fruity crumble), I decided to make the cranberry lime mojitos.

Cranberry Lime Mojitos - A festive twist on this classic drink. Mint, sugar, lime, cranberry juice, and rum come together to make this yummy drink that perfectly highlights the winter flavor of cranberry but can be made all year long! adding a cranberry spear to the cranberry lime mojitos

This festive take on the classic drink really pays off! The cranberry juice is the right mixture of tart and sweet so it only enhances this drink and doesn’t overpower it. Plus, the colors of the cranberry and mint and lime just SCREAM holidays, don’t they?!

After making this drink four times in one month, I learned a few tips that I want to share with you guys:

  1. You can use cranberry juice cocktail or cranberry juice concentrate that is diluted with water. The drinks pictured above are made with 1/2 cup juice concentrate that was diluted with 1 1/2 cups of water. But I’ve also made it with juice cocktail and it tasted just as amazing. The only difference is the color. Juice cocktail makes the mojito a lighter color than the rich color in the pictures above.
  2. You can make this drink ahead of time but do not make more than 24 hours before you serve it. The mint leaves will start to turn brown after 24 hours. Also, if you decide to make ahead, keep refrigerated without adding the ice. Add the ice right before serving.
  3. You’ll probably have extra cranberries left over that you can use to make stir sticks. It’s a fun way to garnish this drink. I just took medium wooden skewers and skewered the cranberries on it, one by one.
  4. I ran out of rum when making this the last time so I substituted silver tequila. It tasted soooo yummy! So that’s an option if you like tequila more than rum 😉
  5. If you’re making this for a crowd, you should double the amount of the liquid ingredients. However, I don’t feel the need to double the mint or sugar. The flavor is so powerful that the original amount of sugar and mint worked for my larger serving. But if you really, really want strong mint flavor, maybe increase the recipe by half.

You’re gonna love this recipe! And even better…you don’t have to save these just for the winter. Mojitos are great all year long!

What other drinks are you into this time of year?? Let me know in the comments below!

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Recipe:

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Cranberry Lime Mojitos

A festive twist on this classic drink. Mint, sugar, lime, cranberry juice, and rum come together to make this yummy drink that perfectly highlights the winter flavor of cranberry but can be made all year long!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4 glasses

Ingredients

  • .75 ounces fresh mint (about a handful)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups white rum
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup whole cranberries (for garnish)
  • 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 12 ounces sparkling water
  • 1 lime sliced in wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Add fresh mint (leaves only) and granulated sugar to a large pitcher. Muddle together to breakdown leaves into smaller pieces.
  • Add rum and lime juice to mint and sugar mixture and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add in cranberries, cranberry juice and sparkling water. If not serving immediately, place in fridge for no more than 24 hours.
  • Once ready to serve, add ice to pitcher to fill it up. Serve in individual glasses with a lime wedge. If you want to make it extra festive, you can make stir sticks from the leftover cranberries. Just skewer them on a medium wooden skewer and place in each drink when serving. Enjoy!

Cranberry Lime Mojitos photo collage

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  2. Amber says

    December 16, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    My aunt made frozen grapes that she had marinated in wine for my cousin bridal shower, you eat enough you will get a buzz, but instead of ice what if you did frozen cranberries that was steeped in either rum or tequila.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Ummm I don’t like the taste of cranberries when they’re raw so I don’t think I’d like this. But if you do, give it a shot!

      Reply
  3. Keating | Why Hello Lovely says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing. I don’t know why I tease myself when I cant have this while pregnant haha I’ll have to keep this bookmarked for future reference!

    Reply
  4. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:42 am

    These sound AMAZING! I’m ssuch a mojito girl, so I’ll be making these this weeked for sure.

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
  5. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    December 6, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    What a beautiful cocktail, what I would give to have one right now!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    December 6, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    This looks divine! And SO festive!

    Reply
  7. Rochelle says

    December 6, 2016 at 9:57 am

    I’m so into festive drinks right now. Not only does this look pretty but I bet its so tasty! Thanks for sharing.

    With Love Rochelle | http://www.withloverochelle.com

    Reply
  8. Shannon says

    December 6, 2016 at 9:37 am

    These look absolutely delicious and are perfect for this time of year.

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

    Reply
  9. Cait Weingartner says

    December 6, 2016 at 4:56 am

    The Cranberry Lime Mojitos will be the perfect addition to my Christmas Eve
    buffet. They look delicious and festive, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Tiffany Cardenas says

    December 6, 2016 at 2:12 am

    Ooh, this sounds so good! I love mojitos, and this is a nice twist. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  11. Meghan says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:18 am

    Oh my god these look absolutely delicious and super perfect for the season!!

    Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com

    Reply
  12. Leah says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    These mojitos sound fantastic! What a great twist for a winter cocktail! Cheers!

    Reply
  13. Miri says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Such bright colors! Cheers!

    Reply
  14. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    These are gorgeous (and sound delicious as well). What a great addition to any holiday party!

    Reply
  15. Krysta says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    You had me at mojitos.
    I haven’t had a GOOD mojito since I came back from my vacation, but this version sounds like it would be so delicious. I really like cranberry drinks and the lime would make the perfect addition to this drink. I think I’m going to have to make some of these at my next get together!

    Reply
  16. Jessica Bradshaw says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    All of your drink recipes sound awesome. I am a huge fan of mojitos so this one is right up my alley.

    Reply
  17. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    What a beautiful holiday drink! I always think of mojitos as warm-weather cocktails but you’ve really make this perfect for the winer and the holidays!

    Reply
  18. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    Those look so good! Sparkling water, lime and cranberry = 3 of my favorites!

    Reply
  19. Julie says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I’m a pretty big fan of mojitos in general so I was pretty sure I’d like this before I even started reading! And I love how they are such a great festive drink

    Reply
  20. Kait says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Oh my goodness, totally drooling! these look amazing and so festive 🙂

    Reply
  21. Jackie says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I love cranberry and lime together and mojitos are one of my favorite drinks! Must try!!

    Reply
  22. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    YUM. Refreshing! pinning to make for this weekend!

    Reply
  23. Melanie says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    What a perfect drink for the holidays! I’ll have three right away please. Lol. Seriously they look delicious ❤❤❤

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Haha thanks so much!!

      Reply
  24. Penny Struebig says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Yum! This looks like a perfect drink to have around the holidays. Pinned this one!

    Reply
  25. Melissa says

    December 5, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    It looks delish! I’m a huge cranberry fan. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    December 5, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I love mojitos! This cranberry version looks even better than the original! So fun and festive. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks so much! I love the colors too!

      Reply
  27. Christina Beauchamp says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    What a festive (and pretty!) drink!! This would be perfect for holiday parties!!
    hugs,
    Christina

    Christina | Fashion & Frills

    Reply
  28. Kristine-Bites of Flavor says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    YUM! This drink sounds amazing! Perfect for upcoming holiday parties.

    Reply
  29. Ayanna says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:56 am

    These look so yummy and festive. My hubby loves mojitos, so at our next get together I’ll have to make these. And since I’m not a rum lover, I’ll have to try it with the silver tequila as well. 😉

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Haha yes! It tastes just as yummy!!

      Reply
  30. Alexis @FITnancials says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Sharon, these mojitos looks amazing! I rarely make drinks at home, but this inspires me to stasrt!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Aw thanks so much!! I never used to make them either but it’s so fun!

      Reply
  31. Lauren says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:03 am

    Oh my goodness! Pinned this deliciousness to my cocktail board.. and I wish I could have one right now!

    Reply
  32. Natalie says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Yum! How festive!

    Reply
  33. jehava says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Sangria is my favorite drink! This is so perfect for this time of year! Excited to try
    it!

    Reply
  34. Tiffany says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Love cranberries and love mojito’s so I am going to have to make this one!

    Reply
  35. Rose says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:10 am

    What a fun, festive drink! It’s so beautiful, too.

    Reply
  36. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I tend to be not much of a drinker – but this is simply GORGEOUS! So GORGEOUS, I could dive right into it!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Aw thanks so much!

      Reply
  37. Rebecca Hicks says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Mmm these look amazing!! I’ve pinned to make for the New Year’s party we’re having. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Yay! What a great idea! Make sure to read my tip about doubling the recipe!

      Reply
  38. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:26 am

    this drink looks yum. I’m all about cranberries this time of year!

    Reply
  39. Kim says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I don’t drink but I had to stop myself from drooling! Not only are they beautiful I can only imagine how delicious they are! YUM! Pinned them though because I know a few friends of mine who will LOVE this!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Aw that’s so sweet of you to say! You can also make these without rum and they will be just as delicious!!

      Reply
  40. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:00 am

    My husband is in charge of the bar here, and he makes a mean mojito — I’ll have to get him to whip up a batch of these for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      Yes!!! You let him know that cranberries are sooo in right now 😉

      Reply
  41. Shana says

    December 5, 2016 at 8:41 am

    What a tasty looking cocktail! I love cranberries so I will be definitely making this!

    Reply
  42. Amber Werner says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Yumm this looks refreshing and delicious! Can’t wait to make this myself.

    Xoxo Amber

    Reply
  43. CC says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Oh my goodness! These sound amazing! A definite must try!

    Reply
  44. Platter Talk says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:44 am

    It’s not even 7A yet and I want to sip on one of those beautiful drinks! They look so refreshing and beautiful! Love the color!!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      There is no judgement here if you wanted these for breakfast!

      Reply
  45. Corina says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:42 am

    What a fantastic drink for Christmas! I can’t believe I’d never thought of making a drink with fresh cranberries as well as cranberry juice in.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks so much!! I am so in love with them, especially with cranberries so available this time of year!

      Reply

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