Blended Cherry Mojitos
- Level: Easy
- Total: 2 min
- Prep: 2 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 2 min
- Prep: 2 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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, from about 3 limes
1 cup citrus flavored rum
1 2/3 cups Lime Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Lime wedges and fresh cherries, for garnish
Lime Simple Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3 limes, zested
Directions
- Put 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
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the 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.
