These Pomegranate Mojitos are the perfect winter twist on the classic mojito! Your party guests will love this flavorful, and beautiful cocktail!
This vibrant cocktail combines the tartness of pomegranate juice with the cool, crisp flavors of fresh mint and lime. It’s a festive and delicious drink that’s easy to make and sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want to treat yourself to something special, this pomegranate mojito recipe is a must-try!
This pomegranate mojito recipe is refreshing enough for the summer, but with its red and green colors, festive enough for the holidays.
Mojito Recipe
Pomegranate Mojito Ingredients
A typical mojito calls for a few simple ingredients. We take it a step further with this fruity twist! Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe including all measurements.
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is always best for cocktails.
- Simple syrup: Adds just enough sweetness to the cocktail and combines with the liquids of the drink better than regular sugar would. It is so easy to make your own simple syrup with just sugar and water!
- White rum: White or light rum.
- Pomegranate liqueur: Also use it to make this Cranberry Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail!
- club soda: I like to keep those small bottles of club soda on hand when I just need a little for one cocktail so the bubbles are always fresh!
- Pomegranate seeds: You can leave these out if you don’t want to deal with them or can’t find them, but look how pretty they are!
Simple Syrup
How to Make a Pomegranate Mojito
Here is a brief overview of how this refreshing mojito cocktail comes together. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card below.
- Gently muddle together the mint leaves, simple syrup, pomegranate seeds, and lime juice.
- Add ice. Then add the white rum, pomegranate liqueur, and club soda.
- Gently stir to combine and garnish with a mint sprig or extra mint leaves and pomegranate seeds if using. Enjoy!
Other Mojito Variations
As I’m sure you can guess, I have lots of spins on the classic mojito.
- Easy Skinny Mojitos: This one is so simple, it’s ridiculous. But it’s really very very good.
- Mojito Margarita: I could not be more serious when I say as soon as you finish your Pomegranate Mojitos, you need to make this recipe!
- Mojito Sangria: This is the perfect party recipe, and you know what? Now I want to make a Pomegranate Mojito Sangria!
- Pineapple Mojito: If you need something a little tropical as the weather gets cooler, then you need to make a batch of these mojitos!
If you make this mojito recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know! I love hearing from you!
Pomegranate Mojitos
Ingredients
- 6 mint leaves divided evenly between two glasses
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces pomegranate liqueur
- 2 ounces club soda
Instructions
- In a high ball glass, muddle together the mint leaves, simple syrup, pomegranate seeds, and lime juice.
- Add ice.
- Add in the remaining ingredients, stir, and enjoy.
Shelby says
Love it. A pomegranate mojito is an excellent choice for Christmas.