3 c. water
1 lb. pitted cherries
2 lbs. combination of summer fruit
Cinnamon
1 lemon
1/4 c. sugar (can be omitted)

Put 3 cups water in a pot. Add 1 pound pitted cherries and an additional 2 pounds of summer fruit (green grapes and ripe peaches are particularly good and additional cherries if they are running cheap. Do not use plums. Feel free to experiment). Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 lemon cut into wedges (do not remove skin), and cinnamon to taste.

Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate Serve cold with a dollop of sour cream, as they say. Lasts in refrigerator for at least 3 days. Extremely refreshing on a hot summer night.