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Ingredients:

  • Fresh cherries
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Lime juice
  • Simple syrup
  • Club soda

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the fresh mint leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Peel the lime and cut it into wedges.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the fresh cherries to the shaker and muddle them slightly as well.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
  7. Top the drink off with club soda and stir gently.
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few fresh mint leaves.