Use this quick syrup to make fresh cherry colas or Old Fashioned cocktails.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
1 pound fresh cherries, stemmed and pitted, or frozen pitted cherries, thawed, undrained
1 cup sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Using a muddler or potato masher, smash cherries and sugar in a medium bowl to release juices (it's okay to leave some cherries whole). Stir in 3/4 cup hot water. Let stand until slightly cooled, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
Step 2
Strain syrup before using, reserving cherries for garnish.
