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June 27, 2011

Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Cherry Mojito

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It’s officially summertime and that means backyard barbeques, parties with friends, and usually some sort of celebratory beverage, like a cherry mojito.

One of my favorite drinks is the cherry mojito. Lime, mint, rum and a splash of club soda make a refreshing way to cool off during the intense heat of summer. A few bright red cherries lend extra sweetness to the drink and make it a bit more festive.

The bright berries in season right now make a fantastic (and affordable) foundation for dozens of mixed drinks.

One of my favorite drinks is the cherry mojito. Lime, mint, rum and a splash of club soda make a refreshing way to cool off during the intense heat of summer. A few bright red cherries lend extra sweetness to the drink and make it a bit more festive.

One of my favorites is the mojito. Lime, mint, rum and a splash of club soda make a refreshing way to cool off during the intense heat of summer. A few bright red cherries lend extra sweetness to the drink and make it a bit more festive.

Making your own drinks at home can save you lots of money in the long run. Mint.com did a survey of their readers to find out how much they spend on food and beverages each month. Their readers spend an average of $32.85 on alcoholic beverages a month. You can easily cut that amount in half if you buy the ingredients yourself. Not only will you save money, but you’ll know exactly what’s going into your drink.

I’m curious about what you think of this video. When we tally up how much we eat out, or spend on specialty coffees, it can really challenge our budget each month.

What foods or drinks do you make at home when trying to whittle down your food budget? Let’s work together this summer toward more Organic, Real Food without spending a fortune.

Serves: Makes 1 mojito

Cherry Mojito

You can easily change this recipe according to your taste. Like it sweeter? Add more honey. More lime? Just add some more. There are no rules here, just make it how you like it.

Adapted from Food Network .

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Ingredients

  • 6 fresh cherries, washed and pitted
  • 2 teaspoons light honey (such as clover)
  • 4 leaves fresh mint
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice from a wedge of lime
  • 2 ounces light rum
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place cherries, honey and mint in a tall glass and mash ingredients together (using a muddler or back of a spoon) until juice from the cherries releases. Add remaining ingredients, mix and serve.
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21 Comments

  1. Lucy Lean

    June 27, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Oh my spending on food and beverages is about that in a day not a month! Yikes!!! Love this idea - cherries are also delicious with lemon verbena instead of the mint...
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  2. Marla

    June 27, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Super fun cocktail Carrie!
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  3. Molly Chester

    June 27, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Wow... that sounds great! Love that it's made with honey.
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  4. Georgia Pellegrini

    June 27, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I love making spritzers with seltzer water, and a potent flavoring syrup that goes a long way :)
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  5. the urban baker

    June 27, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I love cherries and putting them in a cocktail would make me one very happy little lady! One of my most favorite thing to do is when we sit down to dinner each night - I look around the table and add up what it costs to feed my family of 5. It usally falls between $15-$20 and on most occassions we end up w/leftovers for lunch!
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  6. Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media]

    June 27, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    I am day-dreaming of drinking one of these beauties right now!
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  7. Katherine

    June 27, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Interesting video. I don't really eat out a lot (I live in the middle of nowheresville where the only options are Hardee's and Wendy's, and coffee shops are nonexistent), but when I drive into town once a week for groceries I spend a bundle to make up for it. Since there are no restaurants out here I cook most days of the week, and I swear my guy us part goat because when I wake up in the morning to pack my leftovers for lunch, they are all gone.
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  8. Michelle

    June 27, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    :What foods or drinks do you make at home when trying to whittle down your food budget?" I'm willing to try making just about anything. In the past week we've made our own whole-wheat bagels and raw cream cheese. They were really easy and a lot cheaper than buying the organic versions in the store.
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  9. Katrina

    June 27, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    This drink looks so darn good. Yum!
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  10. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

    June 28, 2011 at 3:23 am

    What a great addition to this refreshing cocktail! I think it's the perfect summertime drink.
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  11. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.

    June 28, 2011 at 6:07 am

    This sounds fabulous. I love this idea for the 4th! Have a happy holiday!
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  12. Jack O'Brien

    June 28, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Do you buy all organic spirits as well? I haven't really seen a whole lot of them and when I do I'm always surprised for some reason.
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      June 30, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      I buy organic spirits/alcohol when they are available. A few of my favorite brands are: Kanon Vodka (insanely good), Papagayo rum, Frey (wine) and Badger (wine).
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  13. my spatula

    June 28, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    mojitos are one of my fav's too!! love your version with the cherries!
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  14. Anna S.

    June 28, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    I do not love rum, but a vodka mojito with cherries sounds fabulous! And I LOVE that glass!
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  15. Ashley

    June 29, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    This is perfect! One of my co-workers just brought me in some ginger-mint and chocolate-mint... Cherry chocolate-mint mojito? Yum!
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