Sour-Cherry Mojitos

Name: Sour-Cherry Mojitos
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 d 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons); 3 pounds frozen pitted sour cherries, partially thawed with juices; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving; 2 to 3 cups vodka; 6 cups sparkling water

Recipe photo courtesy of Marcus Nilsson

1 day 10 mins 10 mins 16

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
3 pounds frozen pitted sour cherries, partially thawed with juices
1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
2 to 3 cups vodka
6 cups sparkling water

Directions

1. Bring sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes. Syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.
2. Combine lemon juice, fruit, and basil in a bowl. Add syrup; mash lightly to release juices. Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 4 days.
3. Combine fruit mixture and vodka in a pitcher or punch bowl; ladle about 1/3 cup into each glass. Fill with ice. Top with sparkling water, garnish with more basil, and serve.

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grazianolinda

9 JUL, 2014

I had 3 lb. of frozen sour cherries from last summer so I made this recipe to enjoy while we were picking this year's crop from the same tree. The recipe was okay but not great. I am not sure that basil is the right herb to use with sour cherries. This wasn't terrible, but I can't say that I would recommend.
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