Bing Cherry Mojito

Submitted by TattooedMamaof2

"A fun seasonal twist on the classic mojito"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄4 cups fresh lime juice, about 9 limes
• 3 lbs bing cherries
• 18 ounces black cherry vodka or 18 ounces plain vodka
• 750 ml sparkling water

directions

1. Bring sugar and plain water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. Put lime juice into a medium non-reactive bowl. Halve and pit the cherries; add to lime juice. Stir in syrup. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
3. Stir cherry mixture and vodka in a large serving bowl. Fill 12 glasses with ice. Spoon 1/2 cup cherry-vodka mixture into each glass, top off with sparkling water and serve immediately.