Sparkling Sumac Lemonade

Ingredients

serves makes enough syrup for 8 to 9 drinks., active time 5 minutes, total time 20 minutes

• For the Sumac Syrup:
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons ground sumac
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• For the Soda:
• 1 cup club soda or seltzer
• 1/4 cup sumac syrup
• 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Procedures

1. For the Sumac Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. All to cool to room temperature. Add sumac, stir to combine, and allow to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Sumac syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
   
2. For the Soda: For each serving, combine 1 cup club soda, 1/4 cup sumac syrup, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a cup. Add ice and stir. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.