Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Cherry Mojito recipe. Perfectly balancing sweet cherries, zesty lime, and aromatic mint, this cocktail will elevate any gathering. Whether you’re lounging on the patio or hosting a backyard barbecue, this refreshing drink is sure to impress your guests. Easy to make and delightful to sip, let’s dive into crafting this magical concoction!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz chilled club soda
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Wash the cherries and mint leaves thoroughly. Pit and halve the cherries.
- In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with sugar until fragrant.
- Add lime juice and halved cherries; muddle again until cherries release their juices.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in club soda; stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and whole cherries for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (250ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg