I can't think of a better way to start out the week than to share this Sweet Cherry Mojito recipe. I have been enjoying some delicious Mojito recipes this summer.
This Sweet Cherry Mojito is a perfect fruity poolside cocktail or to relax with on a hot summer evening as you unwind.
No matter what time of day or occasion you sip on this Cherry Mojito recipe it is going to become your favorite mojito recipe!
To make a Sweet Cherry Mojito, you are first going to have to make a sweet cherry simple syrup. Making a fruit flavored simple syrup is very easy to do.
Once you have mastered one fruit flavored simple syrup you will be able to use the same method to make pretty much any flavor of simple syrup there is.
Then you are going to become a simple syrup making ninja and make all different types of cocktail recipes, different fruit flavored mojito recipes and even homemade soda recipes.
How to make Cherry Simple Syrup
- 2 cups fresh pitted and stemmed sweet cherries
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Place the cherries, lemon juice and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Stir well until the cherries start to release their juice and the sugar starts to dissolve, about 15 minutes. Add water.
- Heat the cherries, water and sugar on low for about 15 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir occasionally.
- Then turn the heat up to medium and bring to a low boil.
- Boil about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from burner and allow to cool.
- Strain over a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids.
- Store cherry syrup in a mason jar in the refrigerator. Will keep for 2-3 weeks.
How to make Sweet Cherry Mojito
- 8 large or 12 small mint leaves
- ¼ of a lime cut into wedges
- 1 oz Bacardi Light Rum
- 3 oz sweet cherry simple syrup
- chilled club soda
- ice
Recipe Directions
- Using a muddler muddle the mint and lime wedges in a tall glass.
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add 1 oz Bacardi light rum, 3 oz sweet cherry simple syrup and top off glass with chilled club soda.
- Stir to combine and garnish with a wedge of lime and mint leaves
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Sweet Cherry Mojito
Ingredients
- 8 large or 12 small mint leaves
- ¼ whole lime cut into wedges
- 1 oz. Bacardi Light Rum
- 3 oz. sweet cherry simple syrup
- ¼ cup chilled club soda
- ice
Instructions
- Using a muddler muddle the mint and lime wedges in a tall glass.
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add 1 oz Bacardi light rum, 3 oz cherry simple syrup and top off the glass with chilled club soda.
- Stir to combine and garnish with a wedge of lime and mint leaves
Recipe Expert Tips
- Maraschino cherry syrup can be used instead of homemade cherry syrup.
Nutrition
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
This looks so good, Arlene! Definitely need to try it! Pinning! 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Michelle
Thank you so much. Enjoy if you get the chance to try the recipe!
Jenna
Our post went live yesterday. Here's the link if you would like to share on social media! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂
Amanda @ Momily Homily
I love a good Mojito! Thanks for sharing with the #homemattersparty. We are have the most creative guests this week!
Arlene Mobley
Amanda
Thank you so much!
Tara @ Lehman lane
We love mojitos and I would love to try this cherry recipe! Pinning for the future:). Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. I hope you had a great weekend. Take care, Tara
Arlene Mobley
Tara
Thank you. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Bridget - The Recipe Wench
NOW I know what to do with all my mint! I love mojitos! Thank you so much for sharing this refreshing recipe with as at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up!
Arlene Mobley
Bridget
Thank you! I hope you have a chance to try the recipe!
CJ Huang
Loving how this mojito looks, and how easy it would be to change the flavor just by changing the syrup! Such a refreshing drink. 🙂 I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
Arlene Mobley
Cj
I am a bit Mojito obsessed this summer, as you can see but yes it is so easy to change the fruity flavor of a mojito by using a different flavor simple syrup.
Becky
Yum! I love mojitos and I love cherries, so I think I'll love this. Can't wait to kick back on a hot August night with one. Thanks for sharing!
Arlene Mobley
Becky I hope you get a chance to try the recipe. It is delish!
Whitney
I LOVE mojitos, but I haven't had a cherry one! I'm sure the cherry gives it some sweet tang. So Yummy!! Great job! 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Whitney
It is awesome. You've got to try the recipe.
Jenna
This looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. We're sharing your post on our Sunday weekend features article with a link back to you. We pin and tweet all of our features and can let you know when the post goes live if you'd like to share on social media as well.
Arlene Mobley
Jenna
Thank you so much for the feature!