Cherry Lime Rum Refresher
Yields
2
Ready In:
15 minutes
Good For:
Cocktail
About this Recipe
Bursting with fresh cherries, lime, and rum flavors, our Cherry Lime Rum Refresher cocktail is perfect for a hot day by the pool or a relaxing evening on the patio.
INGREDIENTS:
COCKTAIL
- 1 cup Fresh Cherries, pitted
- 4oz. Captain Morgan White Rum
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 Tablespoons Simple Syrup (see recipe)
- Club Soda
- Ice
- Lime Slices and Cherries, for garnish
COCONUT DREAM COCKTAIL SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
TO PREPARE THE COCKTAILS
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pitted cherries until they release their juices.
Step 2
Add the rum, lime juice, simple syrup to the shaker.
Step 3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
Step 4
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Step 5
Top off with club soda for a refreshing fizz.
Step 6
Garnish with a lime slice on the rim and a few cherries in the drink mixture. Enjoy!
TO PREPARE THE COCONUT DREAM COCKTAIL SIMPLE SYRUP
YIELD
1 cup
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the hot water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup base.
Step 2
Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3
After cooling, stir in the coconut extract, vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined.
Step 4
Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, glass bottle or jar for storage.
Step 5
Label and date the bottle, and store the simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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