In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted fresh sweet cherries with enough water to just cover them. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer, mashing cherries gently as they cook.

Cover the pot ajar and simmer for about 15 minutes until cherries are soft and juicy, releasing their vibrant flavor.

Transfer the cherry mixture into a blender. Add raw honey, lime zest, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

If desired, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate solids, resulting in a silky cherry syrup.

Pour the strained cherry syrup into a container and cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Then, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour 2 ounces of the chilled cherry syrup over the ice, and top with club soda to taste.

Stir gently to combine, then garnish with fresh cherries and a lime wedge.

For a pitcher, fill a large pitcher with ice, combine all the chilled cherry syrup with enough club soda to fill the pitcher.

Stir well and serve immediately.