Cherry Lime Mojitos Recipes

CHERRY LIME MOJITOS

Steps:

• To make the syrup: put the cherries, red wine, sugar and brandy in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Strain the juice from the cherries and reserve cooked cherries for another purpose. Let the syrup cool.
• To make the mojito: in a tall glass, put several mint leaves, a few of the cooked cherries and a wedge of lime. Add a shot of cherry syrup and muddle together with a spoon to mix and release the flavors of the cherry, mint & lime. Fill the glass most of the way with ice, then add rum and top with club soda. Stir to mix.
• Garnish with cherries, mint and/or fresh lime wedges. Taste and add syrup, rum or lime juice as desired. 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