INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup pitted fresh cherries, halved

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine the water, sugar, and cherries in a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved and then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into an airtight container. Once cooled, cover and store the Nuka-Cherry syrup in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 2 weeks.

TO MAKE AN ICE-COLD GLASS OF NUKA-CHERRY:

1. Combine 1 cup seltzer water, 5 tablespoons Nuke-Cherry syrup, 4 tablespoons Nuka-Cola syrup (refer to the Nuka-Cola Quantum recipe), and ice in a glass.
2. Stir the mixture together to create an ice-cold and refreshing Nuka-Cherry beverage. Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavor of cherries with a hint of cola-inspired goodness!

Here are some variations of the Nuka-Cola-inspired soda recipe using different flavors and ingredients:

Nuka-Orange Syrup:

• Substitute pitted fresh cherries with freshly squeezed orange juice.
• Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the syrup mixture.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Lime Mint Syrup:

• Replace pitted cherries with fresh lime juice.
• Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the syrup mixture.
• Include 1 teaspoon of lime zest for added flavor.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Berry Blast Syrup:

• Use a mixture of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in place of cherries.
• Add a small amount of vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Ginger Spice Syrup:

• Swap the pitted cherries for fresh ginger slices.
• Add a pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a spicy kick.
• Include 1 teaspoon of lemon zest for balance.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Coconut Pineapple Syrup:

• Use pineapple juice instead of cherries.
• Mix in a splash of coconut milk or coconut cream for a tropical twist.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Minty Citrus Syrup:

• Replace cherries with a combination of lemon, lime, and orange juices.
• Add a generous handful of fresh mint leaves to the syrup mixture.
• Include 1 teaspoon of lemon, lime, and orange zest for a citrusy punch.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Raspberry Lemonade Syrup:

• Replace the pitted cherries with fresh raspberry puree.
• Add lemon juice and zest for a tangy twist.
• You can also include a touch of honey for natural sweetness.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Mango Passionfruit Syrup:

• Swap cherries with mango puree or mango juice.
• Include passionfruit juice or puree for a tropical flavor burst.
• A hint of lime zest can add a zesty kick.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Apple Cinnamon Syrup:

• Replace cherries with apple juice or apple cider.
• Add a dash of ground cinnamon for warmth and flavor.
• You can also include a touch of brown sugar for sweetness.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.

Nuka-Peach Vanilla Syrup:

• Use peach puree or peach nectar in place of cherries.
• Add a drop of vanilla extract for a smooth and creamy note.
• A hint of lemon zest can brighten up the flavors.
• Follow the same instructions for making the Nuka-Cherry Syrup.