Description

Make your guests feel special with this beautiful easy to make cocktail. It's to serve on those hot summer days. Just be sure to make enough!

Ingredients

• Cherry Syrup:
• 1 1/2 c. pitted fresh cherries
• 1/3 c. water
• 2 T. sugar
• 1/2 c. freshly squeezed juice from limes
• 1/2 c. vodka
• 1/3 c. fresh cherry syrup
• 2 c. lime seltzer water, cold
• crushed ice, for serving
• lime wedges, fresh mint and fresh cherries, for garnish
• cherry syrup

Steps

1. Cherry Syrup:
2. Place cherries, water and sugar in a saucepan; heat over medium-low heat, until cherries are soft and bursting, about 6 - 8 minutes. Carefully pour mixture into a blender; place a towel on top of the lid in case any of the hot liquid escapes. Blend until cherries are pureed and mixture is combined.
3. In a large pitcher, combine lime juice, vodka and cherry syrup; stir well; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.