In a small saucepan, bring the cherries, sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until cherries are very soft and have released their juices.

Pour the cherry mixture through a mesh strainer and push down the back of a wooden spoon to extract the juice. Discard the solids. Place the cherry syrup in the freezer for 5 minutes to cool.

For an 8 ounce serving, place about 3 tablespoons of cherry syrup in the bottom of a glass. Add one or two mint leaves and muddle with the back of a spoon. Squeeze in a teaspoon or so of lime juice.

Fill the glass about 1/2 full with ice, then top off with lemon lime soda. Stir then garnish with additional mint leaves and lime wedges, if desired.