Cherry Soda
Sip into Summer: Cherry Soda - Simple and Sweet!
Indulge in the simple pleasure of homemade Cherry Soda with this beginner-friendly recipe. Create a delightful fusion of sweet cherry syrup and fizzy carbonation that's customizable to your taste. Enjoy it over ice, garnished with your favorite citrus wedges, cherries, or herbs. Quench your thirst and savor the refreshing taste of summer in every sip.
Servings2 people
TEMPMedium Heat
Per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml of fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1/2 cup 120 ml of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup 120 ml of water
- 1/2 cup 120 ml of club soda or carbonated water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon or lime wedges Optional Garnish
- maraschino cherries Optional Garnish
- mint leaves Optional Garnish
- orange slices Optional Garnish
- lemon twists Optional Garnish
- strawberry slices Optional Garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Cherry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and water.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cherries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly.
Strain and Cool:
- Remove the cherry mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or jar to separate the cherry syrup from the solids. Press down on the solids to extract as much syrup as possible.
Assemble the Cherry Soda:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes to your liking.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml, adjust to taste) of the cherry syrup into the glass over the ice cubes.
- Slowly pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) of club soda or carbonated water into the glass, filling it to the top. You can adjust the amount of soda to control the sweetness and strength of your cherry soda.
- Use a long spoon or a straw to gently stir the cherry syrup and carbonated water together.
Garnish (Optional - Choose One or More):
- Fresh lemon or lime wedges
- Maraschino cherries
- Mint leaves
- Orange slices
- Lemon twists
- Strawberry slices
- Serve and Enjoy:
Notes
Your homemade cherry soda is ready to enjoy! Give it a taste and adjust the syrup or soda to your liking if necessary.
Feel free to mix and match the garnishes to create your own unique cherry soda experience. Enjoy your refreshing homemade cherry soda!
Feel free to mix and match the garnishes to create your own unique cherry soda experience. Enjoy your refreshing homemade cherry soda!