Description
A refreshing and flavorful homemade soda combining the sweet-and-sour taste of fresh cherries with a bubbly twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tart cherries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Ice
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing them under cold water, removing stems, and pitting them.
- Make the cherry syrup by combining pitted cherries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Infuse the flavors by allowing the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes until the cherries soften.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to separate the liquid from the pulp.
- Chill the syrup by refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble your cherry soda by filling a glass with ice, pouring in the chilled syrup, topping with sparkling water, and garnishing.
Notes
Garnish with a fresh cherry or mint sprig for an extra touch. You can also try variations like Lavender Cherry Soda or Cherry Limeade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry soda, homemade soda, refreshing drink, summer beverage, tart cherry