A refreshing spin on the classic mojito, blinged out with bing cherries. Cherry, lime, and minty goodness ... aah.
Yield: 1drink
Ingredients
1limecut in half
12mint leaves
6bing cherriesstems removed and pitted
1/4cupcherry simple syruprecipe follows
1 1/2ounceswhite rum
Club soda
Cherry simple syrup
3/4cupbing cherriesstems removed and pitted
1/2cupwater
1/4cupsugar
Instructions
Make the simple syrup. Heat water and sugar over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly, then add to a blender along with the 3/4 cup bing cherries. Puree, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small container or pitcher. Set aside.
In a large, sturdy glass, muddle together the lime halves, mint, and cherries until the lime juice has been released and the mint and cherries are well-smashed.
Stir in the cherry simple syrup and white rum.
Fill glass with ice and top off with club soda. Add a wide straw, garnish with a mint sprig and a cherry, and serve.