Cranberry Mojito in a pitcher

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 0.5 cup agave syrup or honey (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for serving
• 2.5 cups white rum, such as Cruzan Aged Light Rum
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 0.5 cups of soybeans or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale

Preparation:

1. Combine cranberry juice, agave syrup, and mint in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir, then cover and let steep until the cranberry juice infuses with the mint flavor, 3-5 minutes. If it's not sweet enough, add a little more syrup. Strain and pour the liquid into a pitcher.
2. Add rum and lime juice to a pitcher and refrigerate until completely chilled.
3. Before serving, place 3-4 mint leaves, a few cranberries, and ice in wine glasses. Add the chilled cocktail, then top with a splash of club soda or ginger ale. Enjoy!