for the cranberry and ginger syrup (Makes approximately 2 cups)
2cupscranberriesI used frozen
1cupsugar
2cupswater
1-2tablespoonsgrated gingerto taste
Juice of 1 lemon
for the Mojito
2parts cranberry & ginger syrup
1-2parts white rum
1tablespoonlime juice
soda water/club soda
frozen cranberries
lime wedges
fresh mint leaves
ice cubes
Instructions
For the syrup, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Blend the mixture until smooth then strain to remove all the fruit pulp.
Allow to cool completely.
To make the mojito, pour syrup into the bottom of a tall glass, add ice, cranberries, mint leaves and lime wedges. Add the rum and top with soda water/club soda.