CHERRY SMASH

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Similar to a mojito, this can be made non-alcoholic if you like for a great summer bevy! NOTE: If your cherries aren't overly ripe, sweet and flavorful simply add a splash of Cherry Crystal Light (Kool-aid would be fine too) and it will be just perfect.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pitted fresh cherries (may use frozen cherries but they need to be thawed)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
8 teaspoons sugar
6 ounces dark rum
1/4 cup lime juice
3 cups seltzer water (lime or cherry flavors would be great)

Steps:

  • Divide cherries, mint leaves and sugar among 4 glasses.
  • Mash everything together with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in rum and lime juice.
  • Fill glasses with ice and top with seltzer.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 38.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.5

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