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5 from 12 votes

CHERRY LIME MOJITO

Cherry Lime Mojito - very simple to make, sweet and refreshing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For The Simple Syrup:

  • (If you'd like to make your own simple syrup, this recipe makes around 1¾ cups)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

For The Cherry Lime Mojito:

  • 6 cherries , stems removed, pitted
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 12 mint leaves
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 2 oz simple syrup
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup club soda

For Garnishing:

  • fresh cherry
  • lime wedges
  • mint leaves

Instructions

For The Simple Syrup:

  • Prepare simple syrup, by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water and bringing it to a boil. Stir to let sugar dissolve and remove from heat. Let syrup cool.

For The Cherry Mojito:

  • In a sturdy glass, combine cherries, mint leaves, rum and simple syrup. Muddle to extract juices from mint leaves and cherries. Add ice and then top with soda water.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, mint leaves and fresh cherry. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.6mg