Description
Cool Caribbean cocktails meet winter’s warmth in this winter pomegranate mojito, blending tart pomegranate seeds with crisp mint and smooth rum. Sparkling refreshment awaits when silver rum, fresh lime, and ruby-red pomegranate dance together in one irresistible glass.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) white rum
Fruits:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pomegranate juice
Herbs and Mixers:
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- Ice
- 1 mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Crush pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and lime wedges in a cocktail glass, releasing their vibrant essences and extracting maximum flavor.
- Generously pack the glass with ice cubes to create a chilled foundation for the refreshing beverage.
- Pour white rum and pomegranate juice into the muddled mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete integration of ingredients.
- Gently crown the cocktail with effervescent club soda, providing a light and crisp finishing touch.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the drink with a delicate, aromatic mint sprig, enhancing both visual appeal and fragrance.
- Serve immediately and savor the invigorating winter-inspired tropical cocktail.
Notes
- Crush pomegranate seeds and mint leaves gently to release maximum flavor without turning them into a pulp, which can make the drink bitter.
- Use fresh, ripe pomegranate seeds for the most vibrant and sweet taste, ensuring your mojito has a rich, natural sweetness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace white rum with sparkling water or a clear fruit juice like white grape juice to maintain the drink’s light character.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the mojito cool longer and enhance the refreshing experience, especially during winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg