Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Put mint into the pot and squish a little with a spoon. Cover with a lid and set aside and allow to cool.

Blend cherries in a blender or food processor with 1 cup of water until blended.

In a pitcher pour simple syrup through a strainer. Add cherries, lime juice and additional 3 cups of water.

Fill a cup with ice and pour limeade over the top.