Copy Cat Cherry Ironport Soda Recipes

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• 1. It is way easy to make...just 5 parts sparkling water and 1 part Ironport Syrup. I like to add a bit of cherry syrup, but it is also delicious without it. You can also use the higher quality sparkling water, I just bought the cheap stuff one day. I have to admit that I am not much of a soda drinker, but I have been craving this sweet drink a lot lately! I just had to share it with you. Hopefully you will get the chance to try some too! you can buy the ironport syrup online from: http://www.rsmfood.com/catalog/item/6949196/6952675.htm
• 2. Ironport (sometimes spelled as two words: Iron Port) is an old-fashioned carbonated soft drink from the early part of the 20th century that was served at soda fountains. It can still be found in parts of Utah, Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Eastern Nevada. The flavor has been described as somewhat of a cross between root beer and Caribbean spices and is very similar to the Cuban soda pop, Iron Beer. It is rumored to have been named after Porter Rockwell. The syrup can now be ordered online at RSM Foods Ironport can still be purchased on-tap at the following places: Idaho: R&B Drive-In in American Falls, Idaho Lost River Drug in Arco, Idaho Five 11 Main Fountain & Pizzeria in Ashton, Idaho Big Jud's Country Diner in Archer, Ashton & Boise, Idaho Homestead Restaurant in Blackfoot, Idaho Westside Drive-In Boise, Idaho Tastee Treet in Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho Corner Drug in Driggs, Idaho The North Forty in Idaho Falls, Idaho Sato's Sushi in Idaho Falls, Idaho (Asian Ironport) Scotty's in Idaho Falls, Idaho Malad Drive In in Malad, Idaho Idaho Drug in Rigby, Idaho Eastman Drug in Soda Springs, Idaho Nevada: Economy Drug in Ely, Nevada Steptoe Drug in Ely, Nevada Utah: Nielsen's Frozen Custard in Bountiful, Utah Peach City in Brigham City, Utah Bulloch Drug in Cedar City, Utah Car-Hop Cafe in Fillmore, Utah Hi-Mountain Drug in Kamas, Utah Nielsen's Frozen Custard in Layton, Utah Porter's Place in Lehi, Utah The Bluebird Restaurant in Logan, Utah Juniper Inn Logan, Utah GriDeli's in Ogden, Utah GriDeli's Express Newgate Mall in Ogden, Utah Howie's Premium Rootbeer in Orem, Utah Rocky Mountain Drive Inn Provo, Utah Stans Drive In Provo, Utah The Ideal Dairy in Richfield, Utah Marion's Variety Roosevelt, Utah The Hut & Super Video in Roy, Utah (called Steelport) The Blue Plate Diner in Salt Lake City, Utah Shivers in Salt Lake City, Utah Woody's Drive In in Salt Lake City, Utah Ala Cart 2 Go in Salt Lake City, Utah SOS drug store Springville, Utah Chevron Gas Station Smithfield, Utah Dairy Delight in Tooele, Utah Wyoming: City Drug in Evanston, Wyoming Often, Ironport is mixed with cherry syrup to make what is called a cherry ironport (e.g., at the Bluebird in Logan, Utah and at Eastman Drug in Soda Springs, Idaho). The Foods Service Division of Lyons Magnus produces Ironport Concentrate which can be bought at RSM Food Service in Logan, Utah and at Orson H. Gygi Co in Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.lyonsmagnus.com/

Steps:

• Add the cherries to a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Transfer the cherry puree to a saucepan over medium heat with the simple syrup and vanilla. Simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Once the cherry syrup is cool, strain into an airtight glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• To make the soda, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of seltzer water into a glass filled with ice and add 1-2 tablespoons of cherry syrup. Stir to combine. Garnish with cherries, if desired.
• Nutrition, per 1 tablespoon: Calories: 19 Sugars: 4 grams
• Enjoy!