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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

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Total:: 2 min
Prep:: 2 min

Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Level:: Easy

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.

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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; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 3 limes, zested