Cherry Mint Summer Fizz

This Cherry Mint Summer Fizz is the perfect concoction for a hot summer day. The muddled fresh cherries, zesty lemon and lime, and refreshing mint combined with dark rum create a delightful, fruity and minty cocktail that will tantalize your taste buds.

Cherry Mint Summer Fizz

A delightful summer cocktail that combines muddled cherries, lemon, lime, and mint with dark rum for a refreshing and fruity drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh cherries (halved and pitted)
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1/4 lime
  • 5 - 6 mint leaves
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces dark rum
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. In a sturdy glass, muddle together the cherries, lemon, lime, mint leaves, and simple syrup using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.
  2. Transfer the muddled mixture to a shaker filled with ice, then add the dark rum and Angostura bitters.
  3. Shake the mixture to combine and cool.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice and garnish with mint leaves.