Zesty Orange Cranberry Mojitos: 5 Refreshing Recipes
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Zesty & Festive Orange Cranberry Mojitos – A Must-Try Fancy Drink Recipe!
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup blood orange juice (or regular orange juice)
- Ice cubes
- Chilled sparkling water or club soda
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- Lime and orange slices, for garnish
- Whole cranberries (optional)
- Granulated sugar, for rimming glasses (optional)
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly. Strain and cool.
- In a pitcher, gently muddle mint leaves and jalapeño slices to release their aroma and spice.
- Add lime juice, orange juice, and cooled cranberry syrup to the pitcher. Stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour mojito mixture halfway, then top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Add mint sprigs, cranberries, and citrus slices. Optionally, rim glasses with sugar for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg