Cherry Cola Float

Submitted by Chuck Hughes

"This recipe for a super sweet drink with homemade cherry syrup is a treat for kids and grown-ups alike. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (1 liter) bottle cola, or similar cola drink (recommended -- coca cola)
• 2 cups fresh cherries
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• vanilla ice cream, to garnish

directions

1. Pit all cherries, leaving a few whole for garnish.
2. In a saucepan, mix the cherries, sugar, and water. Bring heat to medium high and stir, slowly reducing the liquid. Skim the surface of the syrup once in a while. Once the liquid has reached a syrup-like consistency, about 25 minutes, remove from heat.
3. Set aside to cool for 1 hour. Put in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator.

4. For serving:

5. In a frosted mug, add a scoop of ice cream, pour 1 tablespoon of the cherry mixture and top with coke. Garnish with fresh whole cherries.

6. Cook's Note:

7. For a drink, remove the vanilla ice cream and add a splash of spiced rum.