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Cherry Basil Soda




Source of Recipe


Ema


Recipe Introduction


Origins Unknown


List of Ingredients




1 quart pitted, stemmed cherries
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Seltzer water, chilled



Recipe



Combine cherries, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until cherries are soft and have released their juice. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor. Stir in the basil and let cool.

Once the mixture is cool, strain it. You should have about 2 cups of juice. Stir in the lemon juice. The puree will keep in the refrigerator for two days, but is best used immediately. Combine equal parts puree and seltzer in a tall glass (or adjust ratio to taste). Stir, just until blended. Add ice and serve.

You also can carbonate this mixture with a siphon: In a 1-quart soda siphon, combine 1 batch cherry puree with 2 cups water. Charge with CO2 according to manufacturer's directions. Siphon-charged sodas can be stored in the siphon in the refrigerator for up to five days. Dispense as desired into tall glasses filled with ice and serve.

Yield: Serves 3.