These festive pomegranate mojitos are perfect for Christmas entertaining all season long. Beautiful, fresh and delicious!
Every Christmas, I like to come up with a signature cocktail to enjoy with friends and family when they stop by. Of course, the first order of concern is always taste, but the designer in me says it has to look great too. I think my festive pomegranate mojitos do the trick, you?
Although cocktails are few and far between for me, mojitos are my go-to. I like how fresh they taste and how you can control the amount of sweetness making them a bit healthier than many other drink options.
Pomegranate Mojito Recipe
I like to freeze cranberries and mint in my ice cubes to give our drinks a festive look over the Christmas season. So pretty!
You can also make a large batch of these Christmas mojitos in a pitcher ahead of time. Add the soda just before serving.
Don’t leave the kids or non-drinkers out. These taste great without the alcohol too!
Festive Pomegranate Mojitos
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 lime half juiced and half cut into wedges
- 1 TB. honey simple syrup see notes below
- 3 TB. pomegranate juice
- 1 shot white rum or vodka
- ice see notes below
- 2 TB. pomegranate seeds
- Soda water
Instructions
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In a sturdy glass or jar, add mint leaves, lime juice, lime wedges, honey simple syrup, pomegranate juice and rum.
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With a muddler or wooden spoon, work to combine flavors (until the mint leaves and limes start to break down).
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Fill glass half way (or a bit more) with ice. Add pomegranate seeds and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Recipe Notes
- For the honey simple syrup, combine equal parts honey and water (say ½ cup honey and ½ cup water) in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the honey dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge.
- Freeze cranberries and mint in ice cubes to give your drinks a festive look over the Christmas season. So pretty!
More Christmas Recipes
Now check out the festive holiday recipe ideas from some of my friends!
Snowball Cookies by Setting for Four
Festive Pomegranate Mojitos by Satori Design for Living (that’s me!)
Gingerbread Cookie Decorations by Kitchen Simplicity
Baked Goat Cheese & Bacon Spinach Dip by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
We’re having a party and you’re invited!
Come back tomorrow (Dec. 10) to link up your Holiday Recipes (appetizers, desserts, mains, drinks, snacks, anything goes…). I’m happy to be hosting alongside some of my friends.
I’ll be sharing my favourites on social media all week long, as well as doing a features post next Wednesday.
See you tomorrow!
Heather says
This looks soooo amazing!!! Wish I could come over for one and we could catch up and dish my friend! Mojitos are my favorite – love the pomegranate version you created! Thanks for sharing Shauna!
Shauna Oberg says
That would be fantastic, Heather! I wish more of my blogging friends lived nearby!
Cheri | Kitchen Simplicity says
These sound so refreshing and the colours are so festive! I also love that cranberry ice cube tip – clever.
Terri says
that looks totally amazing!!! I am making some for Christmas
Meagan says
Oh yum. I love that this is a total ‘make-able’ cocktail!! I sometimes see this beautiful drinks then look at the ingredient list and think “NOOOOOPE”. I did the opposite reading your holiday mojito recipe. Lovely! Happy holidays!
[email protected] says
What a great holiday drink Shauna – it’s so festive and pretty! And looks delicious too!
Mar Yannie says
What a fun way to present drinks. I bet it’s good as it looks.
Heather @ new house new home says
So you’ve combined two of my favourites – mojitos AND pomegranate – Will definitely be trying these!!!
Lindsey says
These look delicious. I may be using this recipe my annual Christmas girls dinner!
[email protected] says
I agree, it’s better when they look pretty too..which these do! So festive!
Tara says
I had my first mojito this winter, because I had convinced myself that I didn’t like rum – turns out I was wrong! I love that you have a vodka version too. I can’t wait to try it!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
What a gorgeous and festive recipe! I love pomegranate and I love mojitos so naturally this recipe is calling my name!
Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says
Ho Ho Ho… I can’t wait to try it! Do you deliver?!?
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!!
Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
Wowzers! That is the most beautiful drink I think I’ve ever seen! It also sounds incredibly delicious! Pinning and hoping to make this, this holiday season! Merry Christmas friend, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! xoxo
[email protected] says
That drink looks right up my alley! And I love the colours :)
Maya @ Treats and Eats says
What a great way to turn a mojito into a winter drink- love it!