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Blended cherry mojitos

Servings:
Yield: 4 to 6 servings, 1 2/3 cups; Prep time: 2 minutes
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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