sweet virgin blended cherry mojito
What a great way to have something to sip on at gatherings, holidays or in the hot summer months. This one will give the taste of a Mojito without the hangover the next day.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen pitted cherries
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, must be fresh
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1 cup citrus flavored soft drink (sprite, 7-up, sierra mist)
- 1 2/3 cups lime simple syrup (recipe below)
- - lime wedges, fresh or frozen pitted cherries and ice for serving
- LIME SIMPLE SYRUP
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 - limes, zested
- - yields about 1 2/3 cups
How To Make sweet virgin blended cherry mojito
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Step 1For Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and lime zest over medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool. About 15 minutes. Strain through fine wire strainer before mixing into drink.
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Step 2For drink: Place cherries, crushed ice, mint, lime juice and simple syrup into blender and blend till smooth. Add Citrus flavored drink and combine with spoon (do not turn on blender for this part). Pour mixture into chilled glasses and top with ice, lime wedges and cherries.
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