2 cans pitted black cherries
2 pkg. black cherry Jello
Juice from cherries
Water
1 Cool Whip, defrosted
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Drain cherries, reserve juice. Dissolve Jello according to package directions. Use juice plus water to cool Jello as package directs. Chill Jello, string occasionally until jelled but not firm.

Add Cool Whip and blend well. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into glass bowl or wine glasses. Chill until very cold and set. Garnish with cherry and mint leaves.