In a medium sauce pot, add the cherries and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, mash up the cherries a bit, then put a lid on it and simmer for 15 minutes.

In a blender, add the cherries, all their juices, honey, zest and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Chill before making the Limeades. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week in a lidded container or freeze for up to one month.

For individual servings of the drinks, fill each 8 oz (225g) glass with ice. Pour 2 oz. (30g) of syrup into each glass, then top off with club soda. Stir, then garnish with cherries and lime slices.

For a pitcher, fill a pitcher with ice Add all the syrup to a pitcher, then top with 30 oz (850g) of club soda. Stir and garnish with cherries and limes. Serve right away