Black Cherry Mojitos Recipes

BLACK CHERRY MOJITO

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup by combining equal parts of sugar and water.
• Add pitted cherries.
• Stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Let cool.
• Muddle together the mint, lime juice and 3-4 tsp of the cherry simple syrup.
• Add club soda and rum.
• Garnish with maraschino (or Moonshine!) cherries.
• Add ice as desired.

BLACK CHERRY MOJITO

Steps:

• In a large cocktail glass (like a pounder) add mint, Cruzan Black Cherry Rum and ice. (Mint may be muddled to your preferences).
• Add cherries and mojito mix and stir.
• Top with a splash of soda and enjoy!

BLENDED CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Place 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, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce 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.
• Yield: 1 2/3 cups

BLACK CHERRY MOJITO

Steps:

• Muddle lime juice, cherries, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a highball glass. Add rum and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda; stir to combine. Garnish with mint, lime wedge, and cherry.

BLACK CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Add mint, lime juice, sugar, and cherries to a tall glass. Muddle vigorously until cherries are smashed and sugar is mostly dissolved. Add ice, pour in rum, and fill glass with sparkling water.

CRUZAN CHERRY MOJITO

Steps:

• Muddle mint, lime and simple syrup in a highball.
• Fill glass with crushed ice and add the Cruzan, topping with Soda.