Servings:
Yield: 4 to 6 servings, 1 2/3 cups; Prep time: 2 minutes
Ingredients
Blended cherry mojitos
- 1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
- 2 cup crushed ice, plus extra to serve
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1 cup citrus flavored rum
- 1 2/3 cup lime simple syrup, recipe below
Lime simple syrup
- 1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
- 2 cup crushed ice, plus extra to serve
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1 cup citrus flavored rum
- 1 2/3 cup lime simple syrup, recipe below
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Blended cherry mojitosPlace the frozen cherries, crushed ice, mint leaves, lime juice, rum, and simple syrup in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and top with crushed ice.
Garnish with lime wedges and cherries.
Lime simple syrupIn a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes.
Strain before using.
Tips:
Garnish suggestion: Lime wedges and fresh cherries