Cranberry Mojito

This perfect festive cocktail combines the sweet tanginess of fresh cranberries, lime and rum with the refreshing cool hit of mint. Making a batch of the homemade cranberry syrup allows you to make other cranberry drinks over the festive period.

• Put the cranberries, sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer and allow to bubble for 10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the berries burst.
• Leave to cool allowing the cranberries to steep for a few hours or overnight. Strain the mixture into a jug, pushing it through the sieve with the back of a spoon.
• To make a Mojito, put the mint leaves in a glass with the lime juice, mix and crush together with the handle of a wooden spoon. Add the syrup, rum and ice and stir well or shake together in a cocktail mixer.
• Top up with soda water and add a sprig of mint and a few cranberries to serve.

Note: Use white rum for a classic Mojito flavour or spiced rum for a richer more Christmassy taste.