Planning a fourth of July party or BBQ, here are some great tips on entertaining and decorating to make a festive, classic, and an all round patriotic day! Fireworks, stars, stripes, Red White and Blue, choose a theme and have fun!
My Fourth of July Drink of the Weekend:
Blended Cherry Mojitos
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.
Yield: 1 2/3 cups
