Description
Experience a burst of summer with this refreshing cherry mojito, where sweet cherries and crisp mint come together in a delightful cocktail. Perfect for hot afternoons or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make drink will impress your friends and elevate any occasion. Whether you enjoy it with rum or as a mocktail, each sip is a taste of paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 10 mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 ounces white rum
- 4 ounces soda water (or lemon-lime soda for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, muddle the pitted cherries, mint leaves, and sugar until juices are released.
- Squeeze in lime juice and add white rum; mix gently.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes and top off with soda water.
- Stir gently to combine and garnish with reserved cherries and mint sprigs.
- Serve immediately with a straw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mojito (approximately 200ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rum with additional soda water or cherry-flavored sparkling water. Experiment by swapping cherries for strawberries for a unique twist.