Mock Berry Mojitos

By tbarg

Pampered Chef

Ingredients

• 3 cups water, divided
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups strawberry or raspberry sherbet
• 1 cup lime juice
• 8 cups club soda, chilled
• Lime slices or mint sprigs for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 2 cups of the water and sugar, cover and microwave on High for 4-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mint leaves; let stand 5 minutes.
Combine sherbet, remaining water and lime juice in large family pitcher. Carefully pour sugar mixture into pitcher; straining mixture (discarding leaves). Cover; plunge until well mixed. Add club soda to pitcher; stir gently with plunger.
Pour mojitos into ice filled glasses. Garnish with mint or lime if desired.