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Cranberry Mojito Mocktail

Cranberry Mojito Mocktail: A Refreshing Cuban Twist

A vibrant, refreshing mocktail combining Cuban mojito tradition with tart cranberry juice, fresh mint, and sparkling bubbles for festive, family-friendly enjoyment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 1
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Highball glass (12-ounce)
  • Jigger
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Long spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 fresh mint leaves plus extra sprigs for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup more or less to taste and as needed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 4 ounces cranberry juice 100% pure or cranberry blend
  • 3 ounces club soda chilled

Instructions
 

  • Muddle mint leaves: Put your mint and simple syrup in the glass. Press down gently with the muddler for 15 seconds to get those oils out.
  • Add lime juice: Squeeze that fresh lime right into the glass with your mint. Give it a quick stir so everything mixes up nice and even.
  • Fill with ice: Drop ice cubes in until your glass is almost full. This keeps your drink cold and makes it taste so much more refreshing.
  • Pour cranberry juice: Measure out your cranberry juice and pour it over the ice. It'll naturally mix with the mint and lime you already put in.
  • Top with club soda: Pour in that cold club soda until the glass is full. Those bubbles make the whole drink lighter and way more fun to drink.
  • Stir and garnish: Give it a gentle stir with your long spoon for 5 seconds. Add mint sprigs, lime slices, and cranberries to make it pretty.

Notes

  • Be super gentle when you muddle the mint. If you bruise it too much, it gets bitter and kind of ruins the whole taste.
  • Different cranberry juices have different sweetness levels. Taste yours first, then add more syrup if it's too sour for you—totally up to your preference.
  • Always use cold club soda straight from the fridge. Warm soda loses its fizz crazy fast and makes your drink taste flat and boring.
  • Feel free to experiment with other juices like pomegranate, raspberry, or cherry. They all work great and give you totally different colors and flavors.
  • Drink this right away after you make it. The bubbles start disappearing within minutes, and it just doesn't taste as good when it's flat.