Blended Cherry Mojitos

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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