Festive Coconut Christmas Mojito

Ingredients

Directions

1. Prepare the mint and lime
2. 1

   Step 1

   Divide the fresh mint leaves evenly between two tall highball glasses.

3. 2

   Step 2

   Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup to each glass.

4. 3

   Step 3

   Gently muddle the mint leaves with a cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release their aroma without tearing them into tiny pieces.

5. Prepare the coconut mixture
6. 4

   Step 4

   In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum and unsweetened coconut cream.

7. 5

   Step 5

   Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the coconut cream is smooth and fully combined with the rum.

8. Assemble the mojitos
9. 6

   Step 6

   Fill both glasses with crushed ice, leaving a little space at the top.

10. 7

    Step 7

    Divide the coconut rum mixture evenly between the two glasses.

11. 8

    Step 8

    Slowly pour 1/4 cup of chilled club soda into each glass.

12. 9

    Step 9

    Gently stir from the bottom upward to combine the mint, lime, coconut, and rum while keeping the drink creamy and lightly sparkling.

13. Add the pomegranate
14. 10

    Step 10

    Sprinkle a few fresh pomegranate seeds into each drink, allowing some to settle among the mint and ice.

15. 11

    Step 11

    Spoon the remaining pomegranate seeds over the top of each glass, creating a bright red layer above the creamy white cocktail.

16. Garnish and serve
17. 12

    Step 12

    Place one fresh lime wheel on the rim of each glass.

18. 13

    Step 13

    Add a fresh mint sprig and one whole star anise to each glass for a festive presentation. Remove the star anise before drinking.

19. 14

    Step 14

    Serve immediately while the ice is fresh and the drink is cold.