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Ingredients
- 1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
- 2 cups 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 cups Lime Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- Lime wedges and fresh cherries, for garnish
Directions
Place 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 Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 limes, zested
In 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.
Yield: 1 2/3 cups
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By paulalevay_11750991
Beach City, TX
on September 03, 2012
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I made the recipe for Blended Cherry Mojitos yesterday evening to serve to my guests who were coming for dinner. The mojitos were definitely a big hit and I will add this mojito recipe to my recipe collection. Reading through the directions and reviews, I became a little concerned about the mint leaves flakes floating in the drink so instead of adding the mint leaves to the cherries in the blender, I added the mint leaves along with the lime zest to the simple syrup then boiled the syrup for 5 minutes. I strained the liquid as directed. The result was a delicious drink with the flavor of mint without the green flecks floating in it.
By Marla Foodie
Webster, NY
on June 16, 2012
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I cut the sugar also to 1cup and it was still a little too sweet. I also added more rum. I liked the "slushy" consistency, great summer drink. Very rich deep red color.
By jrickwood_7879934
Preston, MD
on June 14, 2012
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Delicious and Refreshing! The color is amazing!
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