I am getting in the holiday spirit with my Sweet’N Low Cranberry Mojito as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars! #SweetNLowStars
The other week I shared a delicious Raspberry Mojito over on Angela’s blog, and I thought to myself Hey Karly, why don’t you get a little seasonal with this, man? So I said CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Not that it’s hard to create a seasonal cocktail drink recipe, but I took it a step further and made it extremely diabetic-friendly by incorporating Sweet’N Low instead of table sugar. So here is my delicious contribution to the land of thirst-quenching goodness: the Cranberry Mojito!
When it comes to this drink, you want to cook your cranberries first. They just don’t work very well in their natural, fresh state. So I prepped a small pot with a little water and Sweet’N Low, then brought it up to a rolling boil.
Then I added the cranberries, brought it back to boiling, reduced the heat, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. I wanted the cranberries to soften and break down, but not turn completely to mush. I popped them in the fridge to cool them back down, since putting hot cranberries in a cold drink is a little bit counter-productive, know what I mean?
Go ahead and have a taste of those berries. They are delicious and sweet, thanks to Sweet’N Low!
To prepare the drink I start with the juice of half a lime and several mint leaves. I add a couple pieces of ice and then muddle the mint to release the oils and flavor. Add a few teaspoons of the cranberry mixture, then top with ice and add your rum and club soda!
This Cranberry Mojito uses club soda, which is how a mojito is traditionally made. The nice thing about club soda is that is has zero sugars, unlike regular lemon-lime sodas. The sweetness in the drink is derived from the lime juice and the cranberry mixture made with Sweet’N Low.
Garnish these nuggets of awesome with a slice of lime, a couple fresh cranberries and of course an extra mint leaf for good measure! Enjoy your cranberry mojito immediately!
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Sauce
- ½ C Water
- 12 Packets Sweet'N Low
- 6 oz Fresh Cranberries
For the Cranberry Mojito
- Juice of ½ Lime
- 5 Mint Leaves
- Ice
- 2 tsp Cranberry Mixture
- 1 oz Clear Rum
- 4.5 oz Club Soda
Instructions
- To start, in the bottom of a small pot, add the water and Sweet'N Low. Bring to a boil, then add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the cranberries are soft and breaking down, but not completely mushy. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a low ball glass, add the lime juice and mint leaves as well as couple ice cubes and muddle the mint until it starts to break into pieces. Add the cranberry mixture, then fill the glass completely with ice. Add the rum, then the club soda, garnish with a slice of lime, fresh cranberries and mint, and serve immediately.
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Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
Amazing! First of all. Your photography is incredible. I was half tempted to jump in my screen for a taste of the mojito. Its been a trend for me to check out alcoholic drinks today! This is great! I would love if you linked this up to my Crafty Chaos Tuesday party! Thanks so much for sharing!
Karly says
Aww, thanks so much Sharon, you’re a sweetheart!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
What a beautiful post!! This drink looks so refreshing – I’ve already pinned and shared on Twitter. LOVE it!
Tabitha Blue says
This looks so delicious!!! Yum! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with Dream. Create. Inspire!! So great to have found you 😉
Trine @ Creative Pink Butterfly says
This looks delicious! My favorite drink is Mojito and after trying a fresh peach version I am dieing to try new versions of this delicious drink
Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says
I have never had a mojito and now I want one so bad because this looks delicious!
Carly says
OMG YUMMMMMM! I have to try this!
Summer says
This looks refreshing.
Ginnie says
I love mojitos! What a fun seasonal twist!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
This looks super delish. I need it in my life right now! Even though it is 9am!
Jennifer says
Good God that looks delicious!! Pinning! I’m thinking this would be a perfect cocktail for girls night!
Eugenia says
This looks sooo good!!
Phyrra says
This sounds delicious!
ashley says
I have never ever had a Mojito but they always look refreshing to me!
Jess Scull says
Such a great Holiday party drink! It looks delish
Emily says
This looks so good. I have a pint of local cranberries just begging me to use them…looks like I will!
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
Looks so yummy! Can’t wait ti try this recipe next holiday when I won’t have a baby on board. 🙂
kristine says
I can just imagine how yummy this is! Pinning for when I’m not preggers 🙂
Kendra says
You really need to move to Seattle so I can come over and eat all your delicious treats. This is definitely on my list of drinks to make over the holidays.
Kelley @ {The Best Crowe's Nest} says
These would make the perfect addition to any holiday party! I’m going to have to save this for our NYE bash!!
Deb www.debcb.com says
Yummo. Pinning for later!
Sarah Halstead says
That looks amazing!!! Yumm!
Chelsea says
Yum! I’ve never had any other flavor of mojito than just regular, but I loooove cranberry drinks so this is definitely on my to-try list!