Bing Cherry Mojitos

1. 1

   Bring sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

2. 2

   Remove from heat; let cool completely.

3. 3

   (Makes about 2 cups syrup.)

4. 4

   The syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.

5. 5

   Put lime juice into a medium nonreactive bowl.

6. 6

   Halve and pit cherries; add to lime juice.

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   Stir in syrup.

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   Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight).

9. 9

   Stir cherry mixture and vodka in a large serving bowl.

10. 10

    Fill 12 glasses with ice.

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    Spoon 1/2 cup cherry-vodka mixture into each glass.

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    Top off with sparkling water.

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    Serve immediately.

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