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Refreshing Mojitos Recipe Easy Christmas Cocktails to Impress Guests

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A crisp, minty mojito cocktail perfect for Christmas celebrations, combining fresh mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda water for a refreshing holiday drink.

Ingredients

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  • About 10 fresh mint leaves per glass
  • 1–2 fresh limes per drink (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml fresh lime juice per mojito)
  • 2 teaspoons (8 grams) white granulated sugar per glass
  • 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum per glass
  • About 4 ounces (120 ml) soda water or club soda per glass
  • Crushed ice
  • Optional: a few dashes of Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Gently rinse about 10 fresh mint leaves per glass under cold water. Cut 1-2 limes into wedges.
  2. In a highball glass, add the mint leaves and 2 teaspoons (8 grams) of granulated sugar. Gently muddle together using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon for about 10-15 seconds to release oils without shredding the leaves.
  3. Squeeze in the juice of 1-2 lime wedges (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml) and add the wedges to the glass.
  4. Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of white rum over the muddled mixture.
  5. Fill the glass almost to the top with crushed ice.
  6. Top with about 4 ounces (120 ml) of soda water or club soda.
  7. Stir gently with a long spoon or stirrer for about 5 seconds to combine flavors without bruising the mint further.
  8. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel. Optionally add a few cranberries or a dash of Angostura bitters for a festive touch.
  9. If desired, adjust sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup or more sugar before stirring.

Notes

Do not over-muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Crushed ice chills faster and dilutes gently. Stir gently after adding soda to keep bubbles. Muddle mint and sugar ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours for party prep.

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