Place pitted cherries, sugar, water, and lemon in saucepan and stir until it comes to a rolling boil. Using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon, press the cherries, helping to release the juices.

Using a strainer, place over a large glass measuring bowl or other container to catch the juice. Carefully pour the hot liquid into the strainer. Stir a spoon around the strainer, helping to release the juice. When most juice seems gone, press the cherries with the back of the spoon, releasing as much as possible. Discard pulp in strainer.

Pour cherry simple syrup concentrate into a glass container and allow to cool. Store in fridge for up to 10 days. Use as little or as much concentrate per drink as needed for desired flavor. Enjoy!