Cherry Mojito

ByElien Lewis
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This bright cherry mojito uses a homemade cherry simple syrup with lime, mint and rum to create a refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer!

A tall glass of pink cherry mojito cocktail with a metal straw, garnished with mint leaves and a cherry. There’s another cherry on the marble surface, with a blurred bowl of cherries and mint in the background.

Cherry simple syrup

I love using flavored simple syrups in cocktails because it is a really easy way to bring in flavors and colors that are often richer and more pronounced than just muddling fresh fruit. A homemade cherry simple syrup can also be made using frozen cherries, so it’s possible all year Almonds and cherries have are both in the prunus genus and have similar flavor compounds. That’s why almond extract works so well with cherries—it brings out their natural flavor.

Method

  1. Start with the simple syrup so it can cool.
simmered cherries.
  1. Heat cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and almond extract in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
cherry simple syrup poured into sieve.
  1. Simmer for 5 minutes, lightly mashing the cherries. Cool, then strain through a cloth or fine strainer, pressing gently to extract the syrup.

Assemble the mojito

Hands using a stainless steel muddler in a glass with mint leaves, on a marble surface. A small bowl of cherries and a ceramic jug are in the background.
  1. In a sturdy glass, add the mint leaves and lime juice. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the mint’s oils.
A hand pours a red liquid from a small metal cup into a tall glass containing mint leaves. A bowl of cherries and mint, along with a ceramic jug, are in the blurred background on a marble surface.
  1. Add the cherry simple syrup and rum (or sparkling water for a mocktail). Stir gently to combine.
A glass filled with ice and a pink beverage is being poured, garnished with fresh mint leaves. In the background, there is a blurred bowl with cherries and mint on a marble surface.

Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water.

A refreshing pink cocktail in a tall glass garnished with a cherry on top. The drink contains ice, lime wedges, and mint leaves, with a metal straw. A bowl of cherries is blurred in the background on a white marble surface.

Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh cherries, and fresh mint.

Variations:

  • Alcohol-free: Replace the rum with more soda water or a splash of cherry juice for extra flavor.
  • Berry mojito: Combine the cherries with fresh raspberries or blackberries in the simple syrup for a mixed berry flavor.
  • Herbal twist: Swap mint for basil.

Tips for the Best Cherry Mojito:

  • Use very fresh mint and fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
  • Muddle gently; over-muddling can make the mint taste bitter.
  • For an extra chilled drink, freeze your glass or pre-chill the soda water.

More cherry cocktails

Yield: 1

Cherry Mojito

A refreshing cherry mojtio in a tall glass with ice, lime slices, and mint leaves. A cherry garnishes the rim, and a metal straw stands upright. In the background, theres a bowl of cherries and a blurred bottle on a white marble surface.

This bright cherry mojito uses a homemade cherry simple syrup with lime, mint and rum to create a refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz (45ml) white rum.
  • 1 oz (30 ml) cherry simple syrup
  • Soda water for topping
  • Ice
  • Fresh cherries, lime and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the mint leaves and lime juice to a tall glass. Gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the mint’s flavor.
  2. Add the rum and cherry simple syrup and stir gently to combine.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh cherries, and fresh mint.

Notes

Cherry Simple Syrup

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  1. Combine cherries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and almond extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, mashing the cherries slightly. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Strain through a cloth or fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract the syrup. Store in an airtight container once cooled.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 129Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 0g
© Elien Lewis
Category: Cocktails

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Elien is a self-taught drink maker and the creator behind the blog Mint and Twist. She shares her love for unique cocktails with an approachable style, offering readers simple yet delicious recipes and tips.

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