Get fancy this holiday season and make one of these delicious lightened-up winter cocktails. Their festive, easy, and will steal the show with your friends and family!
Last Friday we went out for Cath’s 21st birthday! The woman had never had sushi before, so we went to one of my favorite sushi bars in Minneapolis – SEVEN. OH MY GAWD, I am so glad we deviriginized her sushi-card. I could eat sushi ever single day, I love it so much. Anyways- we ordered Cath the most legit drink on the planet…a blueberry mojito as her first legal drink as a 21 year old. HUZZAH. Soooooo nummy. SEVEN has an awesome drink menu…so much inspiration in one spot.
This Hooville Martini is a rich and nutty cocktail featuring chocolate coconut water, vodka and a splash of amaretto. It’s perfect for holiday parties and a tad healthier since it’s made with coconut water.
This Cranberry Orange Margarita is a festive spin on your classic Margarita, perfect for your next party. Fresh squeezed orange juice, tequila, a touch of real cranberry juice, and a dash of sweetness and orange zest make this margarita the perfect holiday cocktail!
This Pomegranate Champagne Martini makes the perfect celebratory cocktail for your next party. It’s sweetened with a touch of honey and pomegranate juice for a healthier drink recipe.
All I have to say is that during my trip to Mexico at the beginning of the month, I was sucking down mojitos like it was my job. OH EM GEE I love citrus and mint together. So so soooooooo nummy. Clearly that was my inspiration for this recipe. You know what? That’s why I love to travel…because I come home with a thousand and one new ideas for the blog.
Winning.
So you really do need to make this ASAP, especially if you are hosting a holiday get together. SO FESTIVE. Red and green = festive.
Slurp, slurp.
More please.
Ingredients for Cranberry Mojitos + Winter Cocktail Ideas
mint leaves
coconut sugar
a wedge of lime
handful of ice
cranberry juice
plain sparkling water
white rum
I usually don’t drink cocktails at home…I am more of a wine girl. So when I realized I didn’t have any rum on hand, Linley and I ventured off to a local wine and spirits. SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM. Obviously I chose a Minnesota-made variety. Introducing: Skaalvenn. Don’t ask me how to pronounce that because I have no idea.
Pretty much obsessed with the branding. Their website is pretty awesome, too!
Place coconut sugar at the bottom of your class. Then, add in rum. Using a spoon, stir for about a minute or so, dissolving as much of the coconut sugar as possible. Next, add in mint leaves and lime juice. Muddle with your spoon. Add ice, cranberry juice, and sparkling water and mix.