Cherry Mint Sparkler

This delightful Cherry Mint Sparkler is a refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness of black cherries with the zesty flavors of mint and lime. Muddled cherries, fresh mint, lime juice, and a touch of cane sugar are combined with white rum and topped off with black cherry sparkling water for a light and invigorating drink. It's the ideal beverage for a warm summer day or a lively gathering with friends.

Cherry Mint Sparkler

A light and refreshing cocktail combining the flavors of black cherries, mint, and lime, finished with white rum and black cherry sparkling water.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. white rum
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar
  • 2-4 pitted cherries
  • 1 cup ice +/-
  • Black cherry sparkling water to fill (equivalent to Dasani from Safeway)

Instructions

  1. In a tall glass, muddle together the fresh mint, lime juice, cane sugar, and pitted cherries until the cherries are smashed, and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
  2. Add ice to the glass.
  3. Pour in the white rum.
  4. Fill the glass with black cherry sparkling water.