Bing Cherry Mojitos Food

BING CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Make the simple syrup. Heat water and sugar over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly, then add to a blender along with the 3/4 cup bing cherries. Puree, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small container or pitcher. Set aside.
• In a large, sturdy glass, muddle together the lime halves, mint, and cherries until the lime juice has been released and the mint and cherries are well-smashed.
• Stir in the cherry simple syrup and white rum.
• Fill glass with ice and top off with club soda. Add a wide straw, garnish with a mint sprig and a cherry, and serve.

BING CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. (Makes about 2 cups syrup.) Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
• Put lime juice into a medium nonreactive bowl. Halve and pit cherries; add to lime juice. Stir in syrup. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
• Stir cherry mixture and vodka in a large serving bowl. Fill 12 glasses with ice. Spoon 1/2 cup cherry-vodka mixture into each glass. Top off with sparkling water. Serve immediately.

BLENDED CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• 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
• 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.
• Yield: 1 2/3 cups

BLENDED CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Put 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.
• In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the 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.

BING CHERRY FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Add the milk, egg yolks, oil, and lemon juice and beat until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
• Fold in the pitted cherries.
• In a deep, heavy saucepan, heat 3 inches of oil to 375°.
• Drop a few tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a very low oven.
• Repeat until all the batter is cooked.
• Serve at once, topped with powdered sugar.
• Makes 6 servings.

BING CHERRY MOJITOS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. (Makes about 2 cups syrup.) The syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
• Put lime juice into a medium nonreactive bowl. Halve and pit cherries; add to lime juice. Stir in syrup. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
• Stir cherry mixture and vodka in a large serving bowl. Fill 12 glasses with ice. Spoon 1/2 cup cherry-vodka mixture into each glass. Top off with sparkling water. Serve immediately.

BING CHERRY MOJITO

Steps:

• Bring sugar and plain water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Put lime juice into a medium non-reactive bowl. Halve and pit the cherries; add to lime juice. Stir in syrup. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
• Stir cherry mixture and vodka in a large serving bowl. Fill 12 glasses with ice. Spoon 1/2 cup cherry-vodka mixture into each glass, top off with sparkling water and serve immediately.