Mock Berry Mojitos

We served these at my Pampered Chef party.  They were so pretty and so yummy!  Definitely a keeper recipe.  The only change we all agree that we would make next time is to double the amount of lime juice and HALVE the amount of sugar.  I am recording the recipe below exactly as we made them, so you will want to do the doubling and halving yourself if you trust our judgement.  :D

Mock Berry Mojitos
3 cups water, divided
1 ½ cups sugar
2 cups fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped (we omitted)
2 cups raspberry or strawberry sherbet (we used raspberry)
1 cup lime juice (about 7-8 limes)
8 cups club soda, chilled
lime slices for garnish

Combine 2 cups of the water and the sugar in a large micro cooker and microwave, covered, on High for 4-6 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.  Stir in the mint leaves.  Let stand 5 minutes.
Combine the sherbet, remaining water, and lime juice in the Family Sized quick stir pitcher.  Carefully pour the sugar mixture into the pitcher, straining the mixture through the small holes of the micro cooker lid.  Discard the mint leaves.  Cover and plunge until well mixed.  Add club soda to the pitcher and stir gently with the plunger.  Pour Mock Berry Mojitos into ice filled glasses.  Garnish with lime slices and serve.

Susie showing off her Mock Berry Mojito

We also made Strawberry Lime Infused Water for the party.  (see below in clear glass pitcher)

2 limes, sliced

12 strawberries, sliced

Mint, optional

Water

Cut the limes and strawberries into slices.  Fill the bottom of the pitcher with the fruit.  Top with water.  Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.  

Strawberry Lime Infused Water in clear glass pitcher on counter