Cherry Cola Float

Name: Cherry Cola Float
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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

Recipe courtesy of Chuck Hughes and Chuck Hughes

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Cherry Cola Float

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

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 35 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 25 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 35 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 1 hr
Cook: 25 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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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

Pit all cherries, leaving a few whole for garnish.
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. Set aside to cool for 1 hour. Put in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator.
For serving: 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.
Cook's Note: For a drink, remove the vanilla ice cream and add a splash of spiced rum.