Minted Cherry Splash Recipe

Name: Minted Cherry Splash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the mint simple syrup and minty cherries; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 cup sour cherries, pitted; For the cocktail; 1 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 ounce vodka (I like Tito's); 1 ounce mint simple syrup; 1/4 ounce St. Germain liqueur; 4 frozen, minty cherries

Servings: persons

For the mint simple syrup and minty cherries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup sour cherries, pitted
For the cocktail
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce vodka (I like Tito's)
1 ounce mint simple syrup
1/4 ounce St. Germain liqueur
4 frozen, minty cherries

1
["In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and mint leaves and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat and, stirring regularly, cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat, and after 10-15 minutes, strain out the mint leaves. You should have a scant 3/4 c of simply syrup.
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Remove 1/4 c of the syrup and set the rest aside to cool (on the counter or in the fridge if you won't use it until later).", "In the same saucepan, pour the 1/4 c of syrup and the 1 cup of cherries. Heat to a simmer and cook just a few minutes, until cherries are soft but still hold their shape. Cool, strain the cherries and freeze them in a single layer. Reserve the minty cherry juice for another purpose!", "In a cocktail shaker, pour the lemon juice, vodka, mint simple syrup and St. Germain. Add about 8 ice cubes, put the shaker top on and shake vigorously, about 20 times.
3
Strain into two coupe glasses, and garnish with two frozen minty cherries and a mint sprig.", "Go outside! Relax! Enjoy!"]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the mint simple syrup and minty cherries, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Minted Cherry Splash falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minted Cherry Splash

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