Ingredients
• 250g cherries, halved and pitted
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 150ml castor sugar or Selati sweetener, to taste
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 L ginger ale, chilled
• Ice cubes, to serve
Instructions
1. Place cherries, vanilla, sugar (if using), lemon juice and 150ml water in a saucepan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and cherries are soft.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer until thickened.
3. Strain and allow to cool. If not using sugar, add sweetener to taste.
4. Add 2tbsp fruit syrup to each glass and top up with ginger ale and ice.