How to Make a Quick Black Cherry Soda

🍒 There's nothing quite like a refreshing black cherry vanilla soda made with fresh cherries straight from the farm! With this brutal Jersey heat, having a cool, homemade soda on hand is a lifesaver. It's so easy and convenient to make, perfect for cooling down on these scorching days. Cheers to simple pleasures! 🥤🌞

Black Cherry Vanilla Soda
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 3 cups pitted black cherries
• 1/4 tsp vanilla beans
• 2 tbsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Blend the cherries with 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
2. In a pot, combine the remaining cup of water, brown sugar, and cherry puree.
3. Bring to a slight simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
4. Remove the syrup from the stove and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and vanilla beans, then allow the syrup to cool completely.
6. Add ice to a tall glass, pour in 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of the cherry syrup, and top off with seltzer water.
7. Garnish with cherries and enjoy!

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