Ingredients:
- Fresh cherries
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Club soda
Instructions:
- Rinse the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Peel the lime and cut it into wedges.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with a bit of simple syrup (about 1-2 tablespoons) until they are well bruised and fragrant.
- Add the fresh cherries to the shaker and muddle them slightly as well.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top the drink off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh mint leaves.