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Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the sugar and lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold before serving.","group":"Chilling","title":"Allow the juice to cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"}],"notes":"In Eastern Europe, this type of drink is often called 'Kompot' when the fruit is left in, or simply 'Sok' when strained. It's best served ice cold.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Balkan"]},"course":["side"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["large pot","fine-mesh sieve","pitcher","cherry pitter"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Yields about 1.5 liters of juice"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This juice is best made at least 4 hours in advance to allow for proper chilling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsok_od_visanja_s_limunom_e9330cabf8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6102f0f0-9cc8-41f8-b699-b1c15508e22a","imageAlt":"Sour Cherry Juice with Lemon — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","summer","fruit drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sour Cherry Juice with Lemon","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:52:38.644Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:52:38.644Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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