Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Cherry Lime Soda
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2 servings
For the cherry syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted
Ingredient noteCooking often breaks down the heat-sensitive proteins that trigger oral allergy syndrome, so the cooked cherries in this recipe are likely tolerated by many with OAS. If unsure, consult your doctor. To always avoid cherries, tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
For serving
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 lime wedges (optional)
- 4 fresh cherries, for garnish (optional)Ingredient note
Cooking often breaks down the heat-sensitive proteins that trigger oral allergy syndrome, so the cooked cherries in this recipe are likely tolerated by many with OAS. If unsure, consult your doctor. To always avoid cherries, tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pitted cherries, water, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the cherries gently with a spoon, until the cherries have softened and released their juice and the liquid is a deep ruby color, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the cherry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids. Let the cherry syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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