Santa’s Mojito is still a Mojito but with a festive look as well as taste ! This will become everyone’s favorite cocktail throughout the year.
Refreshing, easy to make and delicious.
Mojito Cocktail is one of the oldest cocktails around. The cocktail was invented by a Sir Francis Drake in the 1500’s already !
And it is still one of the most popular cocktails around. Homemade or at restaurants.
Many people thinks the Mojito’s origin is Mexico, however it is actually Cuban !
Ingredients for a traditional Mojito :
The traditional Mojito recipe consists of White Rum, Sugar, Lime juice and Mint. All topped up with Soda Water or any plain Sparkling Water.
Personally, I prefer using Sparkling Water in a Mojito, but that is totally up to you.
By adding a bit of Pomegranate juice, the Mojito Cocktail turns into a very festive tasting Cocktail.
Add to that the Pomegranate Arils (seeds) and Brew Glitter and Santa (as well as your guests!) would not be able to say no to this festive drink !
Just look at the shimmer provided by the Brew Glitter in the photo above – stunning !
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Ingredients for four Santa’s Mojito Cocktails :
- 2 tablespoons White Sugar
- 3 Limes, juiced
- Handful Mint Leaves, with Stalks
- 1 cup White Rum, Malibu works just as great
- 2 cups Crushed Ice
- 2 cups Soda Water
- 1 cup Pomegranate Juice, fresh or 100% bottled juice
- 4 teaspoons Pomegranate Arils, (seeds)
- 8 Lime Slices
- Tiny pinch of Brew Glitter, edible glitter (optional)
- Extra Mint sprigs, to serve
Helpful equipment to make a Mojito :
- Cocktail Shaker – or you can use any container which is able to shake your Cocktail
- Cocktail Muddler – or simply use the stick end of a wooden spoon to muddle (mix and bruise the ingredients)
- To serve : Definitely a straw, especially one with a spoon tip (or a separate spoon) – to dig out those deliciously soaked Pomegranate Arils (seeds)
Best Ice to use in a Mojito :
Definitely crushed or even as fine as a slushies Ice
- Crushed from your refrigerator if you have the setting, or an ice crusher
- Slushie Ice can be made either with your Slushie maker (if you have one), or use your blender – do however break the ice into smaller pieces if you do use your blender
To make a Mojito Mocktail ( also known as a Virgin Mojito ) simply leave out the Rum. Should you want a Rum taste in the Mojito, add a little Rum Essence
More Christmas recipes you might like:
- Christmas Italian Kisses (boozy Peppermint)
- Pomegranate Almond Rice (Christmas Rice)
- Christmas Cocktail
- Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
- Christmas Wreath Pear Salad
Santa’s Mojito
Santa’s Mojito
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons White Sugar
- 3 Limes juiced
- Handful Mint Leaves with Stalks
- 1 cup White Rum Malibu works just as great
- 2 cups Crushed Ice
- 2 cups Soda Water
- 1 cup Pomegranate Juice fresh or 100% bottled juice
- 4 teaspoons Pomegranate Arils (seeds)
- 8 Lime Slices
- Tiny pinch of Brew Glitter edible glitter (optional)
- Extra Mint sprigs to serve
Instructions
- Place the White Sugar, Lime Juice, handful of Mint (with stalks) in a cocktail shaker - use the back of a wooden to spoon, or a muddler, and muddle the ingredients to set the flavors free
- Add the Rum and shake well - remove the Mint stalks, but leave the Mint leaves - Divide the mixture between four tall glasses
- Divide the Ice and add, together with the Lime slices and Pomegranate Arils to the glasses
- Pour over the Soda Water until 3/4 up the glass
- Fill the glasses with Pomegranate Juice and Brew Glitter (if using), give each glass a good stir and garnish with a Mint sprig
- Serve immediately with a straw
Notes
- I use PINK Brew Glitter for this Mojito