Cherryade - Sophie Conran
Sophie Conran is a celebrated chef and cookery writer. Mother of two gorgeous kids, she has turned her love of cooking and home into her work. This deliciously refreshing cherryade is the perfect summertime drink. Visit www.sophieconran.com for more from Sophie.
Serves 4
300g cherries
1 tsp vanilla essence
3 tbsp caster sugar
4 tbsp water
Juice of a lime
Method
Wash the cherries and stone them using either a cherry stoner or a small sharp knife. Place the cherries, vanilla essence, sugar and water into a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes, making sure the sugar dissolves and the cherries are soft. Whizz the cherry mixture in a blender and then pour through a sieve, pushing it through with a wooden spoon. Stir in the lime juice and then put in fridge until ready to serve. Before serving the cherryade, put 3 tablespoons of purée into a glass with ice and fill with fizzy water.
