Sour Cherry Juice with Lemon

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Place the pitted sour cherries and water

   Place the pitted sour cherries and water in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 02

   Reduce heat to low and simmer

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the cherries have released their color and flavor.

   20 min
3. 03

   Remove from heat

   Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher. Press the cherries lightly to extract all the juice, then discard the solids.

4. 04

   Add the sugar and lemon juice

   While the liquid is still warm, add the sugar and lemon juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

5. 05

   Allow the juice to cool

   Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold before serving.