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Spirited: Cherry Mojitos for a Crowd

Source of Recipe


Kathy Casey






List of Ingredients



• 1 bunch fresh mint (about 1-1/2 cups sprigs)
  
• 3 cups Bacardi Limon rum
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 2 cups fresh lime juice
  
• 1/4 cup cherry liqueur (such as Maraska Maraschino or other high-quality, clear cherry liqueur)
  
• 3 cups pitted fresh cherries
  
• 2 (10-ounce) bottles club soda
  
• Loads of ice!
  
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• -- Garnishes --
  
• Fresh mint sprigs
  
• Fresh cherries on the stem
  






Instructions



1. In a non-corrosive container, such as a large glass pitcher, combine the mint, rum, sugar, lime juice, liqueur and pitted fresh cherries. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
   
2. For each serving: Fill a large rocks glass or tumbler with ice, and measure in 6 ounces (3/4 cup) of the rum mixture, being sure to get some of the cherries into each glass. Top with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of soda water. Stir, then garnish with a mint sprig and a cherry.
   
   Makes about 10 servings.
   
   NOTE: The cherry-rum mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept refrigerated -- the flavors will just get better and better.