Sparkling Black Cherry Grape Spritzer

• 1 lemon, plus slices, for optional garnish
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 1/2 cups black cherry grape juice
• 2 1/2 cups cherry-flavored seltzer water, from 1 liter bottle
• Ice cubes

1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 6 (3-inch) long strips of lemon zest, taking care to not peel into the white pith.
2. Squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice from the lemon into a small pot.
3. Add the zest strips, sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Remove from the heat and cool.
6. Strain into a serving pitcher and top with the grape juice and seltzer.
7. Serve over ice with slices of lemon, if desired.

lemon, sugar, water, black cherry grape juice, cherryflavored seltzer water, cubes

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/sparkling-black-cherry-grape-spritzer-recipe.html (may not work)