Follow these steps for perfect results
Sugar
Water
Limes
Zested and Juiced
Frozen Pitted Cherries
Frozen
Fresh Mint Leaves
Cherry Flavored Rum
Dark Rum
Zest 4 limes, keeping the zest separate.
Juice the 4 limes, keeping the juice separate.
Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar, water and the lime zest in a small saucepan.
Heat the simple syrup on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove simple syrup from heat and set aside to cool.
In the bowl of your food processor, process the frozen cherries until finely blended.
Add in the fresh mint leaves and the juice of your 4 limes to the cherry mixture.
Process until smooth.
In a pitcher, mix cherry mixture with lime syrup and rums.
Pour into glasses over ice and enjoy immediately!
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of sugar in the simple syrup to your liking.
Garnish with fresh cherries and mint sprigs.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Simple syrup can be made ahead of time.
Serve in tall glasses with ice, garnished with cherries and mint.
Serve chilled.
Pair with appetizers.
Adds extra fizz.
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