Combine cherries, lemon juice, water, and sugar in heavy sauce pot and cook over medium-high heat, bring to a rolling boil.

Lower temp to medium and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Strain cherry syrup through cheese cloth into a clean glass jar and refridgerate.

Mix 1 TBS Cherry Syrup with Coca Cola and Bourbon over crushed ice. Garnish with a fresh cherry.