Name: Beet-Sumac Soda
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium beet, scrubbed; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sumac; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 12-ounce can club soda; A piece of cheesecloth; Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

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Brandon Harman

You might see some flecks of sumac even after you’ve strained the syrup. Leave it. It will only make this refreshing soda more attractive.

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