Description
The White Christmas Mojito is a refreshing and tropical twist on the classic mojito, featuring creamy coconut cream, white rum, and fresh mint, enhanced with a fizzy splash of seltzer and bright pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz. coconut cream
- 1 1/2 oz. white rum
- 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for serving
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- Ice
- Seltzer, for topping off
- Pomegranate seeds, for serving
Instructions
- Blend cream and rum: In a blender, blend the coconut cream and white rum together until frothy. You can also use a handheld mixer for this step if preferred, ensuring the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Muddle mint mixture: In a Collins glass, muddle the 12 fresh mint leaves with fresh lime juice and granulated sugar. This releases the mint’s essential oils and dissolves the sugar to create a flavorful base.
- Assemble the drink: Fill the glass with ice, pour the blended cream and rum mixture over the ice, and then top off with seltzer to add a refreshing fizz to the cocktail.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint and a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a festive look and a burst of color. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh mint for the best aroma and flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to taste based on your preferred sweetness.
- Coconut cream can be substituted with coconut milk for a lighter version, but it will affect the creaminess.
- For a stronger rum flavor, increase the white rum slightly according to preference.
- Pomegranate seeds add a festive touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This cocktail is best served immediately to retain the frothy texture and fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
