This creamy White Christmas Mojito tastes like mint ice cream met a piña colada and decided to crash a holiday party. The coconut milk turns it silky and rich, while fresh lime and mint keep everything bright and crisp. I stumbled onto this combination during a particularly warm December when regular eggnog felt too heavy, and now it's the drink I reach for whenever I need something that feels festive but won't weigh me down.
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Why You Will love this White Christmas Mojito
This festive mojito variation is perfect when you want something that feels special without spending an hour behind the bar. The coconut milk adds a creamy texture that makes this mojito stand out from the classic version, and the combination of white rum and coconut rum gives it just the right amount of tropical warmth. It's refreshing, it's pretty, and it tastes like the holidays decided to take a vacation.
Plus, you can make it in about 10 minutes, which means more time enjoying your party and less time playing bartender. The fresh mint and pomegranate garnish make it Instagram-worthy, and the flavor is bright enough to balance out all those heavy holiday cookies and casseroles.
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White Christmas Mojito Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this creamy, minty White Christmas Mojito.
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Granulated sugar: Sweetens the drink and helps release the mint oils when you muddle. You can adjust the amount based on how sweet you like your cocktails.
Fresh mint leaves: The star of any mojito. Fresh mint adds that cooling, aromatic flavor that makes this drink so refreshing.
Lime: Freshly squeezed lime juice brings brightness and acidity to balance the sweetness and coconut flavors.
White rum: Forms the base of this White Christmas Mojito and gives it that classic mojito kick. Bacardi works great here.
Coconut rum: Adds a tropical sweetness and enhances the coconut flavor. Malibu is my go-to choice.
Coconut milk: Creates the creamy, silky texture that makes this a "white" mojito. It adds richness without feeling too heavy.
Ice cubes: Keeps everything cold and refreshing, and helps blend the flavors when you shake.
Club soda: Tops off the drink with a fizzy, bubbly finish that lightens everything up.
Fresh mint (for garnish): A sprig of mint on top looks beautiful and adds an extra burst of aroma with each sip.
Fresh pomegranate arils (for garnish): These little red gems add a festive pop of color and a slight tartness that complements the sweet coconut.
How to make White Christmas Mojito
Here's how to make this tropical holiday drink from start to finish.
Muddle the base: In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, combine 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar, 8 fresh mint leaves, and the juice of one lime. Use a muddler to gently crush everything together, releasing those mint oils and dissolving the sugar. You'll start to smell that fresh, bright mint right away.
Add ice and liquids: Fill your shaker or glass with about ¾ cup of ice cubes. Pour in 1 ounce of white rum, ½ ounce of coconut rum, and ¼ cup of coconut milk. If you're using a shaker, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until everything is well-mixed and cold. If you're using a glass, give it a good stir until everything is combined.
Pour and top: Pour the entire mixture into your serving glass, including the mint leaves and ice. Top it off with a splash of club soda to add that fizzy, refreshing finish.
Taste and adjust: Give it a quick stir to blend the soda in, then take a taste. If you like your cocktails a bit sweeter, add another half tablespoon of sugar and stir until it dissolves.
Garnish and serve: Top with a fresh sprig of mint and a handful of pomegranate arils. If you're feeling extra festive, add a few fresh cranberries too. Serve immediately while it's cold and fizzy.
Substitutions and Variations
Want to customize this White Christmas Mojito? Here are some easy swaps.
Sugar alternatives: You can use honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup instead of granulated sugar. Liquid sweeteners blend in faster, so start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
Non-dairy milk: If you don't have coconut milk, you can use coconut cream for an even richer texture, or try oat milk or almond milk if you want something lighter. The coconut flavor will be less pronounced, though.
Rum options: If you only have one type of rum on hand, you can use 1.5 ounces of white rum and add a splash of coconut extract, or use all coconut rum for a sweeter, more tropical flavor.
Citrus twist: Swap half the lime juice for fresh lemon juice to add a slightly different brightness, or add a splash of grapefruit juice for a tart, grown-up twist.
Make it a mocktail: Skip the rum and use coconut water or lemon-lime soda in place of the alcohol. Add a tiny splash of coconut extract to keep that tropical flavor strong.
Expert Tips
Use fresh mint: Fresh mint makes all the difference in a mojito. Don't skip it or use dried mint, it won't give you that bright, aromatic flavor.
Don't over-muddle: Press and twist gently when muddling the mint. If you smash it too hard, the leaves can release bitter flavors that overpower the drink.
Shake it well: If you're using a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds to get everything cold and well-mixed. The coconut milk needs a good shake to blend smoothly with the rum.
Adjust the sweetness: Everyone's taste is different, so start with 1 tablespoon of sugar and add more if needed. You can always add sweetness, but you can't take it away.
Serve immediately: This White Christmas Mojito is at its best right after you make it. The fizz from the club soda fades quickly, so don't let it sit around.
Equipment for White Christmas Mojito
Cocktail shaker: Makes it easy to mix and chill everything quickly. If you don't have one, a sturdy glass and a spoon work just fine.
Muddler: This tool helps you crush the mint and sugar to release all those fresh flavors. You can use the back of a wooden spoon if you don't have a muddler.
Storage your White Christmas Mojito
This minty Christmas drink is best enjoyed fresh because of the club soda, which loses its fizz quickly. If you want to prep ahead, you can muddle the mint, lime, and sugar together and store it in the fridge for up to 2 hours. When you're ready to serve, just add the ice, rum, coconut milk, and soda.
Don't make the full cocktail ahead of time or it'll go flat and the ice will water it down. The fresh, fizzy texture is what makes this drink so fun, so mixing it right before serving is the way to go.
A Little Story About This Recipe
My sister Amanda came over last December with a bag full of limes and a bottle of coconut rum, announcing she wanted to make "the fanciest mojito ever" for her holiday party. She'd never muddled mint before, and when I handed her the muddler, she looked at it like it was some kind of medieval weapon.
"Just press and twist," I said, watching her smash the mint leaves with way too much enthusiasm.
"Am I doing this right?" she asked, lime juice splashing onto the counter.
"Close enough," I laughed, wiping up the mess. We shook the White Christmas Mojito shaker so hard it practically danced across the kitchen, and when we poured the first glass, Amanda took one sip and said, "Okay, this tastes like Christmas met a beach vacation."
She wasn't wrong. The creamy coconut flavor mixed with the bright mint and lime was exactly what we needed that chilly evening, and we ended up making three more rounds before her party even started.
FAQ
How to make a White Christmas Mojito?
To make a White Christmas Mojito, muddle fresh mint with sugar and lime juice, then shake it with white rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and ice. Top with club soda and garnish with mint and pomegranate arils. The coconut milk gives it that creamy white color and tropical flavor.
What is the secret ingredient in a White Christmas Mojito?
The secret ingredient is coconut milk, which adds a rich, creamy texture and makes this mojito feel more like a dessert cocktail. It balances the bright mint and lime with a smooth, tropical sweetness.
How do you make festive White Christmas Mojito?
Make it festive by using fresh pomegranate arils and mint as garnish for that red and green Christmas color. You can also rim the glass with white chocolate and crushed candy cane, or add a few fresh cranberries on top for extra holiday cheer.
What alcohol is best for mojitos?
White rum is the classic choice for mojitos because it has a clean, light flavor that lets the mint and lime shine. For this White Christmas version, adding coconut rum brings in extra tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the coconut milk.
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Ingredients
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Method
- Place sugar, mint leaves, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, then add both rums and coconut milk. Shake well.
- Pour the mixture into your glass and top off with club soda.
- Taste the drink and stir, adding more sugar if desired.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate arils (or cranberries).
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