Cherry Vanilla Soda Recipe
I’ve always been enchanted by the idea of an old-fashioned soda shop. While I haven’t found one yet, I can create my own magic at home with these cherry vanilla sodas. Cherry-flavored treats are my weakness—lollipops, candies, popsicles, and especially soda.
Cherry season brings a burst of joy. There’s nothing like the sweet, juicy taste of fresh cherries. Growing up, my family would go cherry-picking every summer, and those are some of my fondest memories. Now, I get my cherries from the farmers’ market, but the excitement remains. On a hot day, nothing beats a homemade cherry vanilla soda, simple and bursting with flavor. Cheers to summer and sweet memories!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted fresh cherries
- 2-3 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Soda water
- Ice
How to Make It:
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, pour the sugar over the cherries. Let macerate for a couple of minutes, then use a fork or small potato masher to crush the cherries as smooth as possible, making sure the sugar is dissolved.
- If you don’t like bits in your drink, strain the cherries, pressing down on the fruit to extract as much juice as possible.
- Divide the juice evenly between two glasses and add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to each.
- Top off the glasses with soda water and ice, stir, and enjoy!
