Cherry Mojitos

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time 50 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Mojitos with a cherry twist! This classic minty cocktail gets a sweet boost from real cherries and cherry flavored rum.

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
4 limes, juiced and zested separately
16 ounce bag frozen pitted cherries (or two cups fresh, pitted cherries)
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup cherry flavored rum (or regular Bacardi Rum would work too)
½ cup dark rum

Instructions

First make a simple syrup by combining the sugar, water and zest from 4 limes in a small saucepan. Heat on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
In food processor, process the frozen cherries until finely blended. Add in the fresh mint leaves and the juice of your 4 limes.
In a blender, mix cherry mixture with lime syrup and rums. Pour over ice and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Can't find cherry flavored rum or prefer not to use it? Regular white Bacardi will work just fine in its place.

Make sure the cherries are blended into a puree before adding the rum and other ingredients. This makes the drink smooth and sippable!

This recipe makes enough to serve between 6 - 8 depending on how large your pours are. To make enough for a bigger crowd, double the recipe and pour both blenders full of mojito into a large pitcher to pour from. Keep chiled until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 3gSugar: 79gProtein: 1g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.