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The weather is finally getting warmer, so I thought I’d kick off the heat streak with a delicious, slushy, rum infused adult beverage. These Frozen Cherry Mojitos are the perfect way to kick back and enjoy the weather while beating the heat!
Over the weekend I picked up a huge bag of Bing cherries from the market. Although they weren’t exactly cheap, I am a sucker for fresh cherries and decided to fork over the extra cash. Throughout the day, I ate cherry after cherry after cherry. Although I adore their flavor, I think my love affair with this fruit also has to do with the pit. I’m going to be honest, I kinda sorta like spitting them out while in the privacy of my own home.
After I recovered from a slight self-induced cherry coma, I decided that I wanted to use the rest of them in recipe, so I turned to the MBA Facebook page and sought some advice from my wonderful readers. After browsing the many responses I decided on Frozen Cherry Mojitos, recommended by Susan. Cherries + Lime + Mint + Rum? I was sold.
It’s like it was meant to be. We just so happened to have rum and fresh mint, so I took that as a sign. After about ten minutes, I was left with a pile of pitted cherries, a cherry juice flecked tee shirt and pink fingers. I tossed the cherries into the freezer and prepared a lime simple syrup.
A few hours later I tossed everything into the blender and within minutes we had a delicious and refreshing frozen beverage to keep us company while we pulled weeds and cleaned the deck. I’m not much of a drinker, but this rum infused cherry slushy definitely made the yard work a little less annoying.
Brian though these were a little too sweet, but I thought they were perfect. If you like your adult beverages a little less sweet, I’d recommend gradually adding the simple syrup until you reach the desired level of sweetness.
Frozen Cherry Mojitos
Ingredients:
1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
3 cups crushed ice, plus extra to serve if desired
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup white rum
Lime Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Lime wedges and fresh cherries, for garnish
Lime Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 limes, juiced and zested
Directions:
1. Place the frozen cherries, ice, mint, rum, and lime simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and top with crushed ice. Garnish with lime wedges and cherries.
Lime Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lime juice, and lime zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature minutes before using. If making in advance, store in a sealed container within the refrigerator.
Notes:
- Not a fan of rum, give vodka a try. Not a fan of alcohol period? These were incredibly delicious without the alcohol.
- Recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
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These look and sound amazing!! Do you use light or dark rum in these?
Rachelle-
I used Bacardi and updated the post to reflect the light rum. Thanks for stopping by!
-Jamie
So vibrant and beautiful! I have a nice big bag of cherries hanging out in my fridge…maybe this is their destiny ;)
I did a cherry-themed post today too. They are so good! These mojitos look amazing and so refreshing!
The cherries are beautiful! I’m usually not a fan but I would give these a try in an instant, they look delicious for a balmy spring day!
I had the best mojito on vacation a couple weeks ago. It had been forever since I had one, and I had forgotten how much I like them. These look great!
I don’t like alcohol, but I think cherries and limes are like the best combination ever! These are perfect for summer!
Mellie–
I am not a huge drinker either, BUT these are amazing without the alcohol! Thanks for stopping by!
-Jamie
So, you didn’t substitute anything for the alcohol called for in this recipe? Interesting. I don’t drink alcohol either, so I’m interested in trying out a virgin version (hehe) of this recipe. GORGEOUS photos! The red, natural colors really pop.
I won’t lie…at first I was a little upset that you didn’t make pie. But then I read this recipe, and it sounds fabulous. Cherry slurpees were always my favorite, and these sound like the perfect grown up version! Can’t wait to make them!!
What a beautiful drink! Those cherries look incredible and definitely worth every penny!
ahh! these look so good, and easy to make without rum, too. your pictures are looking gorgeous!
Oh my gosh! Could the cherries in your photo look any better? Truly, that picture is frame worthy. I love it!