White Christmas Mojitos – Festive Holiday Cocktail Everyone Loves

Christmas mojitos saved my holiday party last year. Like, literally saved it. I’d planned this whole fancy wine tasting thing and then realized at 5 PM that half my guests don’t even drink wine. Panic mode.

So I threw together these white christmas mojitos using what I had in the fridge, and honestly? People are STILL talking about them. My cousin Jessica asked for the recipe three times before she finally just took a photo of my barely-legible notes on a paper towel.

These mojitos christmas style are basically regular mojitos but festive AF—think white rum, coconut cream, fresh mint, and a hint of lime. They look like fancy cocktails you’d pay fifteen bucks for at some hipster bar, but they cost like two dollars per drink to make.

Why These Christmas Mojitos Work for Parties :

Okay, so here’s the thing about holiday cocktails—most of them are either way too sweet (looking at you, eggnog) or so complicated that you’re stuck playing bartender all night instead of actually enjoying your own party.

These christmas mojitos for a crowd are PERFECT because you can make a big batch ahead of time. Well, mostly ahead of time. You add the club soda and mint right before serving, but everything else can be prepped hours in advance.

I think I originally saw something similar on Pinterest… or maybe it was Instagram? Honestly can’t remember. But I’ve tweaked it so much that it’s basically mine now. The coconut element makes them taste like a tropical vacation crashed into Christmas, in the best possible way.

My neighbor Tom, who’s normally a beer-only guy, drank three of these at my party and then tried to convince me to open a bar. I’m not opening a bar, Tom, but thanks for the vote of confidence.

What Makes These White Christmas Mojitos Special :

The “white” part comes from the coconut cream, which gives these a creamy, almost dreamy texture that regular mojitos don’t have. It’s like if a piña colada and a mojito had a baby, and that baby was wearing a Santa hat.

Some people do coconut christmas mojitos with coconut rum instead, which also works, but I prefer white rum with coconut cream because you get more coconut flavor without it being overpowering. Plus, coconut rum can be kinda sweet and artificial-tasting sometimes.

Wait, I almost forgot—you can totally make these into christmas vodka mojitos if you’re not a rum person. Just swap the rum for vodka. My sister-in-law does this because she claims rum gives her headaches (which is probably psychosomatic, but whatever, vodka works fine).

What You Need for Christmas Mojitos :

For Each Drink (multiply for a crowd):

• 2 oz white rum (I use Bacardi because I’m basic)
• 1 oz coconut cream (Coco López from a can works great)
• 1 oz fresh lime juice (bottled is NOT the same, don’t do it)
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (or more if you like them sweet)
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
• Club soda to top (about 2-3 oz)
• Ice (crushed is best but cubed works)
• Optional: fresh cranberries for that christmas cranberry mojitos vibe
• Optional: white or silver edible glitter (yes, really, it’s festive)

For a Pitcher (serves 8-10):

• 2 cups white rum
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup fresh lime juice (that’s like 8-10 limes, get squeezing)
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• Large handful of mint leaves (maybe 1-2 cups, loosely packed)
• Club soda (two 1-liter bottles)
• Ice for serving

Quick story: I tried making these with coconut milk once instead of coconut cream because that’s what I had, and they were… watery. Sad. The cream makes them rich and special. Coconut milk is for curry, not mojitos.

How to Make White Christmas Mojitos :

Step 1: In a tall glass (Collins glass if you’re fancy, regular tall glass if you’re normal like me), add the mint leaves and lime juice.

Step 2: Muddle the mint gently. And I mean GENTLY. You’re not trying to pulverize it into oblivion—just bruise it enough to release the oils. If you muddle too hard, it gets bitter and your drink tastes like you’re drinking a plant. (Been there, it’s gross.)

I use a wooden muddler, but the back of a wooden spoon works fine. Or honestly, just press down with your fingers if you’re doing this at 11 PM and can’t find the right tool.

Step 3: Add the rum, coconut cream, and simple syrup. Stir well because the coconut cream likes to clump at the bottom. This drove me crazy until I figured out that stirring it REALLY WELL at this stage prevents weird coconut blobs later.

Step 4: Fill the glass with ice. Crushed ice is ideal for that authentic mojito experience, but I never have crushed ice so I just use regular cubes and nobody’s ever complained.

Step 5: Top with club soda—about 2-3 oz, depending on how strong you want it. Stir gently.

Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few fresh cranberries if you’re doing the christmas cranberry mojitos thing. The cranberries float on top and look SO pretty. Very Instagram-worthy.

If you really want to go all out, add a tiny pinch of edible glitter. I bought some on Amazon for like five bucks and it lasts forever. Makes the drinks look magical and sparkly and very Christmas-appropriate.

Making Christmas Mojitos for a Crowd :

This is where it gets REALLY easy, and also where I messed up the first time I tried it.

Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine the rum, coconut cream, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir really well—like, more than you think you need to. The coconut cream situation again.

Step 2: Add a generous amount of mint leaves to the pitcher. Gently press them down with a spoon to release some oils, but don’t go crazy with it.

Step 3: Add cranberries if using. They look pretty bobbing around in the pitcher.

Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 3-4 hours. This is make-ahead magic right here.

Step 5 (right before serving): Add ice to individual glasses, pour the mojito mixture about 3/4 of the way up, then top each glass with club soda. Give it a quick stir.

Here’s what I did wrong the first time: I added the club soda to the whole pitcher ahead of time and it went flat. FLAT. So now I keep the club soda separate and top each glass individually as people get drinks. Takes an extra 10 seconds per drink but SO worth it.

Oh, and another thing—keep the pitcher cold. I leave it in the fridge and bring it out only when someone wants a refill. Room temperature coconut cream drinks are weird.

Christmas Cranberry Mojitos Variation :

If you want to lean into the christmas cranberry mojitos angle (which is gorgeous for holiday photos), here’s what I do:

• Muddle 4-5 fresh cranberries along with the mint in each glass
• Add a splash (maybe 1/2 oz) of cranberry juice
• Garnish with sugared cranberries (roll fresh cranberries in simple syrup, then in white sugar—looks like snow)

The cranberries add this tart, festive flavor that cuts through the sweetness. Plus they look incredible. My Instagram likes went UP when I started making them this way.

Fair warning though: muddling cranberries can get messy. They pop and spray everywhere. I’ve gotten cranberry juice on my white shirt more than once. Wear an apron, or at least don’t wear white.

Tips for Perfect Christmas Mojitos Every Time :

Mint freshness matters. Like, really matters. Old mint tastes like sad grass. Fresh mint tastes like happiness. If your mint is wilted or has black spots, just skip it and buy new mint. It’s like two dollars at the store.

Don’t skip the simple syrup. I’ve tried making these with just the sweetness from coconut cream and it’s not enough. The simple syrup balances the lime tartness. You can make simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, then cooling it. Takes 5 minutes. Or buy it pre-made if you’re busy, no judgment.

Coconut cream separates in the can. Shake it really well before opening, or stir it up in the can before measuring. Otherwise you’ll get either all liquid or all solid and your drink ratios will be off.

Use good rum. Not TOP SHELF necessarily, but don’t use the bottom-shelf stuff that tastes like gasoline. Mid-range white rum works perfectly. I’m talking Bacardi, Captain Morgan White, Cruzan—stuff like that.

Actually, you know what? If you’re making these for christmas vodka mojitos and using vodka instead, the same quality rule applies. Grey Goose would be overkill, but don’t use the plastic bottle vodka from the gas station either.

Can You Make These Non-Alcoholic?

Yes! I made a virgin version for my pregnant friend last Christmas and she loved them.

Just omit the rum and use:

• Coconut cream (same amount)
• Lime juice (same amount)
• Simple syrup (same amount)
• Extra club soda to make up for the missing rum volume
• Maybe add a splash of coconut water for complexity

They’re still delicious and festive. Obviously not the same as the boozy version, but perfectly respectable as a holiday mocktail.

Why These Beat Other Holiday Cocktails :

Listen, I love a good Christmas punch or mulled wine as much as the next person, but mojitos christmas style are just MORE FUN. They’re refreshing instead of heavy, they look fancy, and they don’t make you feel like you need to hibernate after drinking one.

Plus, the whole mint + coconut + lime combination is unexpected for Christmas. Everyone expects cranberry this and cinnamon that, so these stand out. I brought them to my office party and people legitimately thought I’d hired a bartender.

I don’t care what anyone says—holiday drinks don’t have to be hot and spiced. Sometimes you want something cold and refreshing, even in December. These white christmas mojitos fill that niche perfectly.

My Honest Take on These :

Are they a little fussy with all the muddling and stirring? Yeah, kinda. But the payoff is SO worth it. The combination of creamy coconut, bright lime, and fresh mint is basically summer vacation meeting Christmas, and honestly? They’re delicious.

The first batch I made, I accidentally used coconut milk and they were disappointing. The second batch, I over-muddled the mint and they tasted like bitter plant water. But the third batch? Chef’s kiss. Perfect. And now I’ve made them probably thirty times and they’re consistently amazing.

Make a pitcher of these for your next holiday gathering. Your guests will think you’re fancy and sophisticated, even if you’re actually just winging it like the rest of us. And if anyone asks for the recipe, just send them this post because explaining cocktail ratios to drunk people at parties is exhausting.

Let me know if you try these! I’m always curious about variations people come up with. My friend added pomegranate seeds to hers last week and it looked STUNNING. The possibilities are endless with christmas mojitos, honestly.

Cheers to festive drinks that don’t taste like liquid Christmas candles! 🍹🎄