Step 1

For the Ginger simple syrup:

Step 2

In a small pan, combine the ginger, sugar and water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Then set aside to chill. You can make this ahead of time.

Step 3

For the Sugar rim:

Step 4

Rub the rims of the glasses with a lime wedge and then gently coat them in brown sugar. Let them dry as you get together the ingredients for the drinks.

Step 5

To make the Mojitos:

Step 6

In the bottom of four heavy highball glasses, divide the mint and lime wedges evenly between the four glasses, 2 tablespoons simple syrup to each glass and use a muddler to smash them all together and release the mint oil and lime juice.

Step 7

Add ice cubes, rum and blood orange soda to fill the glass most of the way. Put a floater of cranberry juice on the top (a couple tablespoons) You could serve as is (I love the look of the floater and the two different colors) or stir them together.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh mint, cranberries and candied ginger.

Step 9

For the Ginger simple syrup:

Step 10

In a small pan, combine the ginger, sugar and water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Then set aside to chill. You can make this ahead of time.

Step 11

For the Sugar rim:

Step 12

Rub the rims of the glasses with a lime wedge and then gently coat them in brown sugar. Let them dry as you get together the ingredients for the drinks.

Step 13

To make the Mojitos:

Step 14

In the bottom of four heavy highball glasses, divide the mint and lime wedges evenly between the four glasses, 2 tablespoons simple syrup to each glass and use a muddler to smash them all together and release the mint oil and lime juice.

Step 15

Add ice cubes, rum and blood orange soda to fill the glass most of the way. Put a floater of cranberry juice on the top (a couple tablespoons) You could serve as is (I love the look of the floater and the two different colors) or stir them together.

Step 16

Garnish with fresh mint, cranberries and candied ginger.