Merry Mojitos

• 1/2 (12-ounce) bag cranberries, plus more for garnish
• 1 bunch fresh mint, saving some for garnish
• 1 orange sliced, saving some for garnish
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 liter sparkling water
• White rum, optional

1. In a large pitcher, add the cranberries, mint, orange, and sugar.
2. Muddle them with a wooden spoon, working out the juices of the fruit and dissolving the sugar.
3. Add the sparkling water and stir to combine.
4. Pour the mixture over ice and garnish with a slice of orange, some cranberries, and a sprig of mint.
5. For the adults, add the white rum.

cranberries, fresh mint, orange, sugar, water, white rum

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/merry-mojitos-recipe.html (may not work)