Blended Cherry Mojitos

Ingredients

• 1 pound cherries frozen pitted
• 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh packed
• 2 cups ice cubes crushed
• 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
• 6 servings lime wedges and cherries fresh for garnish
• 3  lime zest 
• 1 cup citrus rum flavored
• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Put the frozen cherries, crushed ice, mint leaves, lime juice, rum, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and top with crushed ice.
3. Garnish with lime wedges and cherries.
4. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes. Strain before using.