A mojito is a traditional Cuban highball consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint. Historians have claimed that the mojito was crucial for the survival of the thousands of enslaved Africans in Cuba during the 19th century, when it was still a Spanish slave colony.
For this exciting recipe we bring you a delicious & smooth cherry mojito. It’s slightly sweet, bubbly and absolutely refreshing.
Ingredients:
Mint leaves – a necessary ingredient for making mojitos! It brings freshness and a great aroma to this cocktail.
What we need to have at hand:
- Cherries – adds a delicious sweet fruity flavor.
- Lemon – you can opt for fresh lemon juice as well.
- Cherry simple syrup
- Your own smashed cherries-It’s so easy and you can use it to flavor your favorite drinks.
- Napoleon Vodka – very chilled
- Prosecco – You can substitute mineral water for Prosecco to enhance the flavor and it’s so good!
Ingredients:
- 6 mint leaves
- 6 cherries, pitted.
- 2 lemons, sliced.
- 50 ml cherry simple syrup
- 60 ml Vodka Napoleon
- 50 ml ounces prosecco wine
- 1 glass of ice cubes
How to do it?
- Take a glass tumbler and add the cherries and lemon. Crush or press with a wooden spoon about 4-5 times to release the flavor. If you use lemon juice, continue this process and concentrate on blending the cherries.
- Add the mint leaves and cherry simple syrup, which you can buy premade or follow my recipe. Press the mint and syrup about 2-3 times.
- Stir the cherries, lemon, cherry simple syrup and mint to combine. Then add Napoleon vodka, Prosecco and ice.
Add mint leaves and cherries for garnish.
With just the right amount of sweetness, this refreshing and fruity Cherry Vodka Mojito is the perfect cocktail for any special gathering!
Enjoy it !
