Adding simple syrup made with tart cherry juice and muddling a few extra Ontario cherries creates a mojito worthy of a celebration. Although this drink is so delicious you might just want to celebrate everyday!
Prep Time10 mins
INGREDIENTS
Simple Syrup
1cupcherry juice from Ontario’s Pitted Red Tart Cherries
¾cupwhite sugar
Mojito
6Ontario Red Tart pitted cherries
Juice of half a lime
2mint sprigs
1tbspcherry simple syrup
2ozwhite rum
½cupbroken/chopped ice
½cupclub soda or sparkling water
DIRECTIONS
Simple Syrup
1
1. In a saucepan, stir together cherry juice and sugar.
2
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for approximately 3-5 minutes.
3
3. Stir frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
4
4. This makes approximately 1.5 cups of simple syrup which may be kept covered in the fridge for 1 week.
Mojito
5
1. In a tall glass, place cherries, mint and lime juice.
6
2. Muddle or mash gently to release flavours. Add cherry simple syrup and rum. If possible, let sit for flavours to develop for up to 30 minutes.
7
3. Gently add the ice
8
4. To create a visual layer between the pink and clear liquid, slowly pour soda or sparkling water over the back of a tablespoon to complete the drink.
Enjoy responsibly!
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
1cupcherry juice from Ontario’s Pitted Red Tart Cherries
¾cupwhite sugar
Mojito
6Ontario Red Tart pitted cherries
Juice of half a lime
2mint sprigs
1tbspcherry simple syrup
2ozwhite rum
½cupbroken/chopped ice
½cupclub soda or sparkling water
Directions
Simple Syrup
1
1. In a saucepan, stir together cherry juice and sugar.
2
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for approximately 3-5 minutes.
3
3. Stir frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
4
4. This makes approximately 1.5 cups of simple syrup which may be kept covered in the fridge for 1 week.
Mojito
5
1. In a tall glass, place cherries, mint and lime juice.
6
2. Muddle or mash gently to release flavours. Add cherry simple syrup and rum. If possible, let sit for flavours to develop for up to 30 minutes.
7
3. Gently add the ice
8
4. To create a visual layer between the pink and clear liquid, slowly pour soda or sparkling water over the back of a tablespoon to complete the drink.
