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Muddled Cherry Syrup

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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

  1. 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.

TagsSauceCherryStone FruitFruitGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganBon Appétit
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