Cherry soda from fruit syrup

Combine water, cherries and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and stir as needed until reduced and syrupy; watch near the end so it does not scorch.

Strain, discarding fruit solids as the source directs. Approximate source yield is 150 ml syrup, not a guaranteed cooking time. Cool completely.

Mix ONE volume syrup with FIVE equal volumes cold carbonated water. Serve in three small source portions. Refrigerate unused syrup.