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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.

Cherry Mojito

Elien Lewis
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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine cuban
Servings 1
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice fresh
  • 1 1/2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz cherry simple syrup
  • Soda water for topping
  • Ice
  • Fresh cherries lime and mint for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Add the rum and cherry simple syrup and stir gently to combine.
  • Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water
  • Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh cherries, and fresh mint.

Notes

  • Muddle the mint gently. You want to bruise it, not shred it. Over-muddling makes it bitter.
  • Cherry simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Find the full recipe here.
  • Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, skip the rum and add extra soda water or a splash of cherry juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
Keyword cherry, mojito
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