Cherry Smash

Similar to a mojito, this can be made non-alcoholic if you like for a great summer bevy! NOTE: If your cherries aren't overly ripe, sweet and flavorful simply add a splash of Cherry Crystal Light (Kool-aid would be fine too) and it will be just perfect.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  pitted fresh cherries (may use frozen cherries but they need to be thawed)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
• 8  teaspoons sugar
• 6  ounces dark rum
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 3  cups seltzer water (lime or cherry flavors would be great)

Directions

1. Divide cherries, mint leaves and sugar among 4 glasses.
2. Mash everything together with the back of a wooden spoon.
3. Stir in rum and lime juice.
4. Fill glasses with ice and top with seltzer.
5. Garnish with mint sprigs.