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A glass of pomegranate mojito garnished with a lime slice, mint leaves, and a pomegranate seed, with ice cubes visible inside.
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4.25 from 4 votes

Pomegranate Mojito

This pomegranate mojito is festive enough for the holidays but delicious enough to drink all year long! It’s an easy cocktail to mix up with no bar equipment needed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 fresh mint leaves (spearmint or mojito mint, not peppermint)
  • ½ ounce teaspoon agave or simple syrup, more to taste
  • 2 ounces pomegranate juice, chilled
  • 1 ½ ounce white rum, chilled
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ice
  • 1 to 2 ounces club soda

Garnishes

  • pomegranate arils, mint leaves, and/or lime wedges

Instructions

  • Using the end of a wooden spoon or a muddler, muddle mint leaves and agave or simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail glass (see note) until mint is lightly broken up and fragrant. Don't overcrush or mangle the leaves, or they may become bitter.
    5 to 6 fresh mint leaves, ½ ounce teaspoon agave or simple syrup, more to taste, 2 ounces pomegranate juice, chilled, 1 ½ ounce white rum, chilled, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Pour in pomegranate juice, rum, lime juice, and a handful of ice.
  • Top off with club soda, and garnish as desired.
    1 to 2 ounces club soda
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Choosing a glass: Mojitos are usually served in a tall narrow glass, such as a Collins or highball glass. The glass you choose should hold at least 10 ounces so there's room for the cocktail ingredients and ice.
  • Simple syrup: It's very easy to make your own and it can be made ahead. Learn how to make simple syrup.
  • Make a pitcher: If you’re making multiple cocktails, you can mix mint, agave or simple syrup, juices, and rum in a pitcher, refrigerate until ready to serve. (If you're storing it overnight, it's best to strain out the mint first.) To serve, pour the juice mixture into glasses over ice, top with club soda, and garnish.
  • Make it a mocktail: For a no-alcohol cocktail, simply omit the rum. A virgin pomegranate mojito is flavorful and refreshing! There are zero-proof white rums available but they don't get the greatest marks for flavor so I'm not sure I would bother with them. 
  • Variations: Substitute 100% cranberry juice for the pomegranate juice. You can use vodka instead of white rum, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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