Fruity, fizzy, and oh-so-refreshing!

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 1 oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or sweetened to taste)

• 1 oz orange juice (freshly squeezed is best!)

• 1/2 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 tsp sugar or simple syrup (optional, adjust for sweetness)

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves

• Sparkling water or club soda, to top

• Ice cubes

🍊 Optional Garnish:

• Sugared cranberries

• Orange slice

• Lime wedge

• Mint sprig

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🍹 Instructions:

1. Muddle the mint
   In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with sugar/simple syrup and lime juice to release the mint oils—don’t overdo it, just enough to bruise the leaves.

2. Mix it up
   Add the white rum, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Give it a good shake (if using a shaker) or stir well if you're mixing directly in the glass.

3. Ice it
   Fill your serving glass with ice cubes.

4. Pour & top
   Strain or pour the mixture into the ice-filled glass. Top off with sparkling water or club soda for that fizzy finish.

5. Garnish and serve
   Add your favorite garnish—sugared cranberries, orange slice, lime wedge, or a sprig of mint for that picture-perfect touch.

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✨ Tips:

• Want it sweeter? Add more simple syrup to taste.

• Make it a mocktail: Skip the rum and add extra sparkling water or use a non-alcoholic spirit.

• For a holiday vibe, rim the glass with sugar and use frozen cranberries!

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