Sumac-Beet Soda
Photo: Lara Ferroni
Sweet and tart flavors balance beautifully in this DIY soda recipe.
This flavorful soda balances the tartness of sumac and lemon with the sweet earthiness of fresh beets.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 2 1⁄2 oz. beet juice
- 16 oz. sumac syrup
- Chilled soda water
Preparation
Combine the juices and syrup to make a concentrate.
To serve, pour 3 oz. of the concentrate over ice and top with 6 oz. of soda water. Refrigerate the remaining concentrate; use within 2 weeks.
Sumac Syrup:
2 1⁄2 cups water
1 1⁄4 cups sugar
1 1⁄2 oz. sumac
Bring all ingredients to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Strain through a coffee filter and let cool before use.