Diy Cherry Cola Recipe

• 2 oranges, zest only
• 1 lime, zest only
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 2 pods star anise, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon citric acid
• 1 fresh vanilla bean (approx 6"), split lengthwise
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
• 2 cups water
• 10 to 12 cherries
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1. Place citrus zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, lavender, ginger, citric acid, vanilla, coriander seed, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Line the strainer with cheesecloth and strain the ingredients of the pot, pressing down on the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour the liquid back into the pot along with both sugars, cherries, and almond extract and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour through strainer to remove cherries. This is your cherry cola syrup. To make the soda, combine 1 part syrup with 3 to 4 parts seltzer, according to taste. Store syrup in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

oranges, lime, lemon, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, dried lavender flowers, fresh ginger, citric acid, vanilla bean, coriander seed, water, cherries, sugar, brown sugar, almond

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/12/diy-cherry-cola-recipe.html (may not work)