Ingredients
1 medium lime1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and crushed1 cup cider vinegar1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup waterSERVING SUGGESTION:Ice cubes, sparkling water, fresh cherries, mint and lime slices
Preparation
Finely grate zest from lime. Place zest and cherries in a sterilized pint jar. Bring vinegar just to a boil; pour over fruit, leaving ¼-in. headspace. Center lid on jar; screw on band until fingertip tight. Refrigerate for 1 week.
Strain vinegar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another sterilized pint jar. Press solids to extract juice; discard remaining fruit.
Bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Stir into vinegar mixture; shake well. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
To serve, drink 1-2 tablespoons or add to a glass of ice, top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh cherries and lime.
