Cherry Mojito Recipe
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Cherry Mojito Recipe
Description
The Cherry Mojito Recipe features a homemade cherry syrup made by simmering fresh pitted cherries with water and sweetener to create a bright, fruity base. This syrup replaces traditional sugar in a classic mojito to provide a cherry flavor that enhances the refreshing qualities of lime and mint. The cocktail is prepared by muddling fresh mint leaves before adding ice, rum, cherry syrup, and lime juice, then topping it with club soda for fizz. The resulting drink presents layers of tart cherry, fresh herbaceous mint, and crisp carbonation from the club soda, offering a lively and flavorful beverage.
The cocktail is garnished with fresh cherries, lime slices, and mint sprigs to highlight its ingredients. It serves well as a casual cocktail to enjoy on warm days or social occasions that call for a fresh, fruit-infused mixed drink. Adjusting the quantity of cherry syrup allows control over sweetness.
Frozen cherries can substitute fresh cherries for the syrup but may require longer simmering to achieve the proper consistency. Straining the syrup is optional if a smoother texture is preferred. Sweetener choices include liquid stevia, granulated sugar, or sugar alternatives to accommodate dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- 1 cup Cherry pitted, fresh
- ½ cup water
- 6-9 liquid stevia or 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, drops
Cocktail (1 Serving)
- 1-2 tablespoon cherry syrup
- 10-12 mint leaves
- 2- ounce rum white
- ½ tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 6- ounce club soda or sparkling water
- cherries fresh, for garnish
- mint fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Cherry Syrup
- Wash cherries, pit and remove stems.
- In a small saucepan add cherries and water and cook over medium high heat.
- Bring ingredients to a boil.
- Once syrup reaches a boil lower the heat to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add sweetener.
- Cool at room temperature before using.
- Cherry Mojito (1 Serving)
- In a tall 8-ounce glass place clean mint leaves at the bottomof the glass and muddle releasing the oils.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of cherry syrup and fill 2/3rds of the glasswith ice.
- Add rum, lime juice and fill the rest of the glass with club soda. Stir with a cocktail swizzle stick. Garnish with fresh cherries, lime, and mint.
Notes
- Frozen cherries can be used but may need longer simmering; ensure they have no added sugar.
- Optional to strain cherry syrup for a smoother drink texture.
- For a sugar-free version, substitute sweeteners such as Truvia granulated sweetener.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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