Cherry & Chamomille Mocktail⁠

For the cherry simple syrup ⁠
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and sliced in half ⁠
1 cup water ⁠
3/4 cup granulated sugar ⁠
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For the mocktail ⁠
1/3 cup cherry simple syrup⁠
1/4 cup chamomile tea, cooled ⁠
1 oz lemon juice ⁠
4 sprigs mint ⁠
a dash orange bitter ⁠
1/3 cup Carbon8 sparkling water ⁠
lime wedge ⁠
ice cubes ⁠
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Start making the cherry simple syrup. ⁠
In a medium saucepan, heat the cherries, sugar and water. ⁠
Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10-15. minutes ⁠
Smash the cherries and set aside to cool. ⁠
Strain the simple syrup into a mason jar, use a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. ⁠
Make the mocktail: in a cocktail shaker muddle together cherry simple syrup and mint sprigs. ⁠
Add chamomile, lemon juice and orange bitter and shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for 30 seconds. ⁠
Pour the mixture over a glass filled with ice cubes and top with Carbon 8 sparkling water. ⁠
Garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig and enjoy.