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Home » Drinks » Cocktails » Rum Cocktails

Cranberry Rum Cocktail

Published: Jul 31, 2023 by Ali

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This cranberry rum cocktail is the perfect holiday rum drink. Filled with tropical flavor, this Christmas drink has a unique Caribbean twist.

Overhead view of a cranberry rum cocktail garnished with cranberries.

For more tasty rum cocktails, try my banana rum cocktail, my mango rum cocktail or my basil mojito. 

For a holiday mocktail to serve alongside this cranberry rum punch, try this cranberry mocktail.

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make A Cranberry Rum Cocktail
  • Expert Tips
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Tart & Tangy — The cranberry and lime combination give this punch drink a refreshing tanginess that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. 
  • Holiday Rum Drink — It’s hard to find festive rum-based cocktails, but this one fits the bill. It tastes like a combination of Christmas and Caribbean beach all in one. 
  • Large batch — This is an easy cocktail to serve in a large pitcher, or as a self-serve punch bowl recipe.

Ingredients & Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make the cranberry rum punch.
  • Cranberry Juice: Cranberry juice is the star ingredient of the cocktail. I use a red cranberry juice to give the drink its red, Christmas color, but you can experiment with white cranberry juice if you prefer. 
  • Rum: Use your favorite type of white rum for this recipe. You could also substitute this for another type of rum, such as dark, spiced rum for a spiced drink, or Malibu for a coconut flavored rum. 
  • Pineapple Juice: Use store bought pineapple nectar, or a tropical fruit juice blend as a replacement. Mango nectar also works well as a substitute.
  • Orange Juice: If you have the time, use freshly squeezed orange juice, otherwise use a high quality store bought juice. 
  • Lime Juice: Lime juice adds to this cocktail’s tangy bite. Opt for freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled lime juice.

How To Make A Cranberry Rum Cocktail

Step 1: Add the cranberry juice, white rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

A process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice.

A process photo illustrating step 2.

Expert Tips

  • Rim the glasses: For an extra burst of flavor, rim the cocktail glasses with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before pouring the cocktail. 
  • Mocktail version: To make this a mocktail, leave out the rum and add in some club soda for a bit of fizz. Alternatively, serve this cranberry rum cocktail alongside this cranberry mocktail recipe. 
  • Chill the glasses: Especially if you are serving this drink punch bowl style, chilling the cocktail glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes can help keep the cocktail extra cold. 
  • Add some garnish: If you are serving this drink to guests, add some garnish for an elegant presentation. Some ideas include fresh cranberries, lime wheels or a sprig of thyme or rosemary.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make a large batch of these cranberry rum cocktails for a Christmas party?

Yes! This is a great cocktail for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Multiply the recipe quantity as needed and mix all the ingredients together in a large pitcher or punch bowl instead of shaking it in a cocktail shaker.

Can I prepare this cocktail in advance?

This rum and cranberry juice cocktail will always taste best when made fresh. However, you can prepare it a few hours in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

A cranberry rum cocktail garnished with cranberries, on a white coaster.
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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This cranberry rum cocktail is the perfect holiday rum drink. Filled with tropical flavor, this Christmas drink has a unique Caribbean twist.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 ½ oz white rum
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • ½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish (optional): fresh cranberries, lime slices, sprig of rosemary

Instructions

  1. Add the cranberry juice, white rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake well for 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Strain and serve into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Add any optional garnishes and serve.

Notes

  • For a mocktail version, leave out the rum and optionally add in some club soda. Alternatively, you can serve this cranberry rum cocktail alongside this cranberry mocktail.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
  • Calories: 169
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 0.6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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