Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound fresh dark cherries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cups chilled water
- Fresh mint leaves
Directions:
- Gently heat the sugar and water in a large saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup of cherries and boil until the cherries begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing on the cherries to release their juice. Stir in the lemon juice and cold water. Stir in the remaining cherries.
- To serve, pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Makes 8 1-cup servings
