Cherry Blast Soda Recipes

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup sour cherry juice, 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract; let cool. Add seltzer.
• For each drink, combine 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer in an ice-filled glass.

Steps:

• Add the sugar, water and 1/4 cup of the lime juice to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Add a few ice cubes to two chilled highball glasses. To each glass, add 2 ounces of the lime simple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the remaining lime juice. Divide the grenadine between the glasses and top off with club soda.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and 1 or 2 maraschino cherries.

Steps:

• Add the cherries to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Transfer the cherry puree to a saucepan over medium heat with the simple syrup and vanilla. Simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Once the cherry syrup is cool, strain into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• To make the soda, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of seltzer water into a glass filled with ice and add 1-2 tablespoons of cherry syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with cherries, if desired.
• Nutrition, per 1 tablespoon: Calories: 19 Sugars: 4 grams
• Enjoy!