Cherry Vanilla Soda Drink (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 cherries, halved and pitted
02 - 1/2 cup water
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Soda water

# Instructions:

01 - Cut the cherries in half and remove the pits. Add them to a small saucepan on medium heat along with the water, sugar, and vanilla extract.
02 - Once the mixture has been bubbling for about 5 minutes, mash the cherries using a masher or similar tool.
03 - Continue simmering the mixture on medium heat for another 10 minutes.
04 - Take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture using a sieve into a jar.
05 - Let the syrup cool further or add some to a glass with ice and top off with soda water. Syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust the amount of syrup in your glass based on desired sweetness or strength. The syrup tastes similar to cream soda.

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