SWEET VIRGIN BLENDED CHERRY MOJITO

Sweet Virgin Blended Cherry Mojito image

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 lb frozen pitted cherries
2 c crushed ice
1/2 c packed fresh mint leaves, must be fresh
1/3 c fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 c citrus flavored soft drink (sprite, 7-up, sierra mist)
1 2/3 c lime simple syrup (recipe below)
lime wedges, fresh or frozen pitted cherries and ice for serving
LIME SIMPLE SYRUP
2 c sugar
1 c water
3 limes, zested
yields about 1 2/3 cups

Steps:

1. For Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and lime zest over medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool. About 15 minutes. Strain through fine wire strainer before mixing into drink.
2. For drink: Place cherries, crushed ice, mint, lime juice and simple syrup into blender and blend till smooth. Add Citrus flavored drink and combine with spoon (do not turn on blender for this part). Pour mixture into chilled glasses and top with ice, lime wedges and cherries.