Festive Cranberry Mint Cooler

This refreshing cranberry mojito is the ideal holiday drink, blending the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberry simple syrup with the invigorating zest of mint and lime. A hint of rum adds a touch of warmth, while seltzer water adds effervescence, creating a festive and delightful cocktail perfect for celebrating Christmas.

Festive Cranberry Mint Cooler

A refreshing holiday cocktail featuring fresh cranberry simple syrup, mint, lime, and a hint of rum.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 mint leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 oz cranberry simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz rum
  • Seltzer water
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water.
  2. Heat the mixture on medium heat, allowing it to simmer for about 10 minutes without boiling the cranberries.
  3. Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture turns pink, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  4. After the cranberry simple syrup has cooled, pour about 1 cup into a tall glass.
  5. Add mint leaves and lime juice to the glass and lightly muddle to release the mint flavor.
  6. Fill the glass with ice and pour in cranberry simple syrup and rum.
  7. Top with seltzer water and garnish with fresh cranberries.