Sparkling Cherry Juice

1. 1

   Place the cherries in a saucepan off the stove, pour the sugar over the top and let them sit for 2 hours.

2. 2

   Add the water, and stir to mix the cherries, sugar and water together until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Bring the cherry mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain liquid into another pan, pressing cherries with a spoon to extract all the liquid, and discard the cherries.

5. 5

   Simmer the liquid over low heat until it is syrupy and coats the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let cool.

7. 7

   Pour syrup in a jar and store in the refrigerator.

8. 8

   To serve, place 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup in each glass, fill glasses with chilled sparkling water and stir to mix.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.