Cherry Lemon Cooler

Combine water and sugar in small saucepan; add halved cherries. Bring mixture to boil then reduce heat and simmer 5 Minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Strain syrup into an airtight container and discard cherries. Refrigerate syrup until cold.

Fill a tall pitcher with ice. Pour lemon juice and 1/3 cup syrup over ice and top with club soda. Drop in whole cherries and mint. Leftover syrup may be stored in the refrigerator up to one week.