Cherry Mojito
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Cherry Mojito! This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of ripe cherries and fresh mint with a tangy kick from lime juice, making every sip a mini vacation. Perfect for pool parties, barbecues, or a relaxing evening at home, this drink is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes. Serve it as a cocktail or mocktail for everyone to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar or simple syrup
- 2 oz white rum (optional)
- 1 cup soda water
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Wash and pit the cherries, gather mint leaves, and slice limes into wedges.
- 2. Muddle the base: In a glass, combine cherries and mint leaves. Gently crush them to release juices.
- 3. Add sweetness and lime juice: Stir in sugar (or simple syrup) and lime juice until sugar dissolves.
- 4. Mix with rum and ice: Add white rum if using, fill the glass halfway with ice, then stir until chilled.
- 5. Top with soda water: Pour soda water over the mixture, stir gently to combine.
- 6. Garnish and serve: Decorate with a mint sprig and whole cherries. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approx. 300ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute cherries with strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist. Adjust sweetness using honey or agave syrup if preferred.