Blended Cherry Mojitos

This has to be delicious!
Can't wait to try it!
Saw it yeaterday while watching
one of my favorite shows,
Giada at Home on Food Network.

Ingredients:
1 pound bag frozen pitted cherries
2 cups crushed ice, plus extra to serve
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 cup citrus flavored rum
1 2/3 cups Lime Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Lime wedges and fresh cherries, for garnish

Directions
Place the frozen cherries, crushed ice, mint leaves,

lime juice, rum, and simple syrup in a blender.

Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into chilled glasses and top with crushed ice.

Garnish with lime wedges and cherries.


Lime Simple Syrup

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3 limes, zested
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest over medium heat.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes,

stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes.

Strain before using.