White Christmas Mojito

Most of us think of mojitos as a summer drink, after all they’re served cold and filled with citrus and mint. But who says you can’t enjoy a mojito anytime of year? Turn on your favorite version of Mele Kalikimaka and make yourself this festive White Christmas Mojito.

This cocktail is the perfect way to surprise your family and friends during the holiday season. With its festive appearance and refreshing flavors, you and your guests will be instantly transported to a tropical holiday paradise.

Why You’ll Love White Christmas Mojitos

• It tastes amazing! The creaminess of the coconut milk combined with tart lime juice and sweet mint leaves is a winning combination, that’s sure to become your new holiday favorite.
• This is one gorgeous cocktail! I love the way the fresh green mint leaves and red pomegranate arils pop against the white coconut filled cocktail.
• Easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and a quick shake in a cocktail shaker, you can easily whip up a batch to enjoy with your guests.

Step-by-Step Directions:

To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Step 1 – Squeeze lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

Step 2 – Add mint leaves and granulated sugar. Muddle together to release the natural oils from the mint.

Step 3 – Add white rum and coconut rum to the shaker.

Step 4 – Pour in coconut milk.

Step 5 – Add ice and shake to combine all the ingredients.

Step 6 – Pour into a cocktail glass, top with a splash of club soda, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and a handful of fresh pomegranate arils.

Essential Tips:

Don’t skip these tips – read them before mixing to avoid any potential mistakes.

• Make sure you’re using coconut milk. If you try to substitute coconut cream, you won’t get the same consistency and may get curdling as it is much thicker than coconut milk. You can usually find canned coconut milk in the international foods section of your grocery store.
• Give your coconut milk a shake before opening the can. The cream and milk often separate after sitting for a while. If you don’t shake up the coconut milk, you’re more likely to end up with curdling.
• Using an actual muddler will give you the best results when crushing the mint leaves, but if you’re in a pinch, you can also use the handle of a wooden spoon.
• Don’t want to go to the hassle of getting the seeds out of a pomegranate? You can often buy pomegranate arils in the store, but fresh cranberries also look just as beautiful.

How to Make a Large Batch of White Christmas Mojitos

Yes! If you’re looking for an easy and fun way to entertain a crowd during the holidays, making a large batch of White Christmas Mojitos is the perfect choice.

Here’s how to make a pitcher for 8:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 8 limes)
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup Bacardi White Rum
• ½ cup Malibu coconut rum
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 6 cups ice
• 1-2 cups club soda
• Fresh mint for garnish
• Fresh pomegranate arils for garnish

Directions:

To a large pitcher, add lime juice, mint leaves, and granulated sugar. Muddle together to release the natural oils from the mint.

Add white rum, coconut rum, and coconut milk to the pitcher. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (up to 1 day)

To serve:

Stir or whisk to combine the ingredients again. Fill a cocktail glass with 3/4 cup ice. Pour about 2/3 cup mojito mixture over the ice and top with club soda. Add fresh mint and pomegranate arils for garnish.

FAQs:

Can I Make a Nonalcoholic version?

Yes! The awesome thing about this recipe is that you don’t really need the alcohol to enjoy it.

Simply skip the rum, and swap the club soda for ginger ale, Sprite, or a coconut flavored seltzer water. Yum!

Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut milk?

For this recipe I use Goya unsweetened coconut milk. That way I can control the amount of sugar that is in the final recipe.

My family doesn’t like coconut? Can I substitute something else?

Substituting the coconut milk will definitely change the flavor of the mojito, making it slightly less tropical. But if you just don’t have coconut milk on hand, or your guests have dietary restrictions, you can replace the coconut milk with one of these options:

• Evaporated milk
• Cashew milk, or
• Half and half

Storage Tips/Freezing, Etc.

These mojitos are definitely best consumed right after mixing, but if you have any leftover, you can refrigerate it for up to a day. Just remember, the drink may separate and you’ll lose any fizziness if you already added club soda.

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If you liked my White Christmas Mojito, you’re going to love my White Wine Holiday Sangria. It’s a delicious and big batch cocktail that’s perfect for holiday parties and elegant get-togethers.

Or you can check out my other holiday cocktails and mocktails right here.

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