End of Summer mocktails With Recipe :Beet-Sumac Soda

Serves : 4

Ingredients

medium beet, scrubbed               1

tablespoons sugar                        6

tablespoons sumac                      2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice     6

12-ounce can club soda              1

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

A piece of cheesecloth

INGREDIENT INFO

Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

PREPARATION

Step 1

• Finely grate beet on small holes of a box grater directly onto a piece of cheesecloth. Gather up sides of cheesecloth to make a bundle and squeeze beet tightly over a small bowl to extract as much juice as you can. Transfer 2 Tbsp. beet juice to a small bowl and set aside

Step 2

• Bring sugar, sumac, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Let sumac syrup cool.

Step 3

• Strain sumac syrup, lemon juice, and reserved beet juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring glass and give it a good stir.

Step 4

• Divide beet-sumac syrup among 4 ice-filled glasses, then top with club soda.

Step 5

Do Ahead: Syrup can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.