Merry Mojito Mocktail
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Easy to make with a handful of ingredients, this simple Merry Mojito Mocktail is sure to make spirits bright this winter season. With its gorgeous color and refreshing flavor, it’s the perfect choice for entertaining holiday guests.
With its stunning color and a festive flavor you have to taste to believe, this holiday mojito mocktail could bring a smile to old Scrooge himself! The recipe uses simple ingredients and even contains nourishing antioxidants thanks to the rich pomegranate juice.
Your guests will love these Christmas mojito mocktails for their great flavor and and gloriously red hue! You’ll love them because they can be made right in the serving glass with easy cleanup, leaving you more time to enjoy yourself!
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Mojito Mocktail
- Stunning seasonal color and packed with great flavor in every sip. Be sure to check out my other red mocktails too!
- Mojito mocktails can be easily made right in the glass with no shaking required and less washing up.
- Nourishing elements with the antioxidant rich pomegranate juice and hydrating mixer and the recipe can be made low sugar with a couple simple swaps.
Equipment Needed
- Medium size glassware - a tall mojito style glass or a low larger tumbler both work
- Something to measure - like a jigger or measuring spoons
- Something to muddle - a regular muddler works great, but if you don't have one, the flat and hard will work, like the handle end of a wooden spoon or similar.
Ingredients
Fresh lime - cut in wedges
Fresh mint leaves
Non-alcoholic rum - optional. You can also use a little apple cider vinegar for an extra bite.
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Pomegranate juice - you can also use 100% cranberry juice or cranberry juice cocktail, like the kind available from Ocean Spray.
Soda water - can be subbed with club soda
Pomegranate arils/seeds and mint - to garnish
How to Make a Merry Mojito
- Muddle the wedge of lime in your glass to release the juices.
- Clap to mint in your hands to release the oils and add to the glass. If you're using sweetener, add it now. Muddle gently several times, but don't over muddle - this can cause bitterness.
- Fill your glass with ice and add the optional non-alcoholic rum/apple cider vinegar, then the pomegranate juice.
- Top with soda water, stir gently to combine and garnish.
Nats Tips & Tricks
- Don’t over muddle the mint. Over muddling releases a bitter taste in mint. Clapping the mint in your hands before placing it in your drink will ensure only the minty goodness you want.
- Try to get organic pomegranate juice if you can. It’s rich in antioxidants and a gorgeous deep red color.
- Use a low/no sugar sweetener for a low sugar option.
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I hope you love my merry mojito mocktail as much as I loved creating it!
Merry Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ lime cut into 4 pieces
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 1 oz non-alcoholic rum (this can be left out, or you can use ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar for a little bite)
- 3 oz pomegranate (or cranberry!) juice
- soda water to top (sub with ginger ale or a ginger kombucha for a probiotic hit)
- pomegranate arils and mint (optional: to garnish)
- ½-1 oz sweetener of choice (optional: I found this sweet enough, but if you're a sweet tooth you can add some maple syrup, stevia or your choice of sweetener if you wish)
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Instructions
- Muddle the lime in your glass to release the juices. Clap the mint together in your hands and add it to the glass. If you’re using a sweetener, add it now.
- Fill your glass with ice and add the optional rum/ACV and the pomegranate juice. Top with soda water, stir gently, garnish with pomegranate arils and mint, then serve.
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Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
