Cherry Simple Syrup

Simple syrups are super easy to make and are a great way to enhance any drink. Make this cherry simple syrup to use in cocktails or your favorite coffee drink. Try mixing 1 tablespoon of syrup with 355lm of soda water to make a refreshing “cherry soda”.

1 cup cherries (fresh, but frozen will work too)

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

(1:1:1 ratio)

1. Wash cherries, remove stems and pits
2. Add water and sugar to a sauce pot on the stove, stir on medium heat until sugar dissolves
3. Add cherries, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10mins
4. Remove from heat and let cool
5. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, use a spoon to press out all liquid from the cherries through the sieve
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge