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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (281g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 158 | ||
| Calories from Fat 0 | (0%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 38mg | 1% | |
| Potassium 112mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.7g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% | |
| Sugars 13.3g | ||
| Protein 0.5g | 1% | |
Cherry Smash
By: JanuaryBride
Jul 2, 2009
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.
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.
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