White Christmas Coconut Mojito (Printable Version)

Creamy coconut mojito with mint, lime, and pomegranate. Tropical, festive, and perfectly refreshing. #mojito #mint #coconut #holidaydrinks #cocktails

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
02 - 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup white rum
05 - 1/2 cup coconut rum
06 - 1 cup canned coconut milk
07 - Sparkling water, for topping
08 - Pomegranate arils, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine mint leaves, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool completely.
02 - In a large pitcher, mix lime juice, white rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and 1/4 cup prepared mint syrup. Stir thoroughly to combine flavors.
03 - Fill glasses with ice. Pour mojito mixture over ice, top with sparkling water. Garnish each glass with additional mint leaves and pomegranate arils before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and increase the coconut milk to taste.