Christmas Mojito Recipe | olivemagazine

Two glasses of pink-hued mojito with mint and metal straws

8-10 fresh mint leaves
plus a sprig to garnish
25ml lime juice
2 tbsp caster sugar
50ml white rum
100ml cranberry juice
soda water
to top up
pomegranate seeds
to garnish

Method

step 1
Muddle together the mint leaves, lime juice and sugar in a tumbler or highball glass. Pour over the rum and stir. Add a handful of ice cubes, followed by the cranberry juice and a little soda water to top up. Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves and a few pomegranate seeds.

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Hannah GuinnessSenior sub editor and drinks writer