Cherry Lime Mojito

Name: Cherry Lime Mojito
Ingredients: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Water; FOR THE CHERRY MOJITO:; 6 Cherries, Stems Removed, Pitted; 12 Mint Leaves; 1 Lime, Juiced; 2 ounces, fluid White Rum; 2 ounces, fluid Simple Syrup; 1 cup Crushed Ice; 1 cup Club Soda (sparkling Water); FOR GARNISHING:; Fresh Cherry; Lime Wedges; Mint Leaves

15 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Water
FOR THE CHERRY MOJITO:
6 Cherries, Stems Removed, Pitted
12 Mint Leaves
1 Lime, Juiced
2 ounces, fluid White Rum
2 ounces, fluid Simple Syrup
1 cup Crushed Ice
1 cup Club Soda (sparkling Water)
FOR GARNISHING:
Fresh Cherry
Lime Wedges
Mint Leaves

Directions

1

Prepare simple syrup, by combining the sugar and water in a saucepan and bringing it to a boil. Stir to let sugar dissolve and remove from heat. Let syrup cool.
2

For the Cherry Mojito: In a sturdy glass, combine cherries, mint leaves, lime juice, rum and simple syrup. Muddle to extract juices from mint leaves and cherries. Add ice and then top with soda water. Garnish with lime wedges, mint leaves and fresh cherry. Serve immediately.