Blood Orange Ginger Cranberry Mojitos (Heather Christo.com - Pinterest)

1 c fresh lightly packed mint leaves

2 limes, cut into wedges

8 oz white rum

Blood Orange soda

1 c unsweetened cranberry juice

ice cubes

mint leaves, lime wedges, blueberries for garnish

Ginger Simple Syrup:

1 knob peeled raw ginger, about 2" long

1/2 c water

1/2 c sugar

Sugar Rim:

lime wedge and brown sugar

Make the Ginger Syrup: In a small pan, combine the ginger, sugar and water, then bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved (about 2 minutes). Then set aside to chill. You can make this ahead of time.

To Make the Mojitos:

In the bottom of 4 heavy highball glasses, divide the mint and lime wedges evenly between the glasses. Add 2 TB simple syrup to each glass and use a mudder to smash them all together and release the mint oil and lime juice. Add ice cubes, rum, and blood orange soda to fill the glass most of the way. Put a floater (few tablespoons) of cranberry juice on the top. Serve or stir together and serve. Garnish with mint leaves, lime wedge, or blueberries.