Barrel-Aged Cherry Soda
Barrel-Aged Cherry Sodan is Head to the store and pick up tart cherry juice, juice from 1 lemon, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine sugar and water in a nonreactive container and allow to combine. Give it a few shakes if necessary.
Transfer the syrup to the Tuthilltown Distillery container (with stave for flavoring) and let rest for 2 days at room temperature. Use or transfer to the fridge after two days and store there for up to a week.
Combine cherry juice, barrel-aged simple syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into a ice-filled rocks glass and top with seltzer water.