Cherry Smash

Summary: (adapted from Delish.com) submitted by Monica Bianchi

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup pitted fresh Linden Bing cherries
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
  • 8 teaspoons sugar
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) dark rum
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 cups cherry-flavored seltzer or plain seltzer

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Divide cherries, mint leaves, and sugar among 4 glasses.
  2. Mash everything together with the back of a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in rum and lime juice.
  4. Fill glasses with ice and top with seltzer.
  5. Garnish with mint sprigs.