Sumac Mint Fizz Recipes

SUMAC-MINT FIZZ

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in sumac. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
• Muddle limes and mint in the bottom of a large pitcher with a muddling tool or wooden spoon. Stir in sumac syrup. Add ice and top with seltzer. Serve in ice-filled glasses, garnished with lime wedges.

GIN-AND-GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ

Steps:

• Stir together marmalade, gin, and lemon juice in a pitcher to combine. Divide among ice-filled glasses, top with seltzer, and garnish with grapefruit wedges. Serve immediately.

JUNIPER CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Bring sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and juniper berries to a simmer in a pot, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 1 week.
• For each cocktail, combine 3 tablespoons juniper syrup with 1/2 cup sparkling wine in a glass. Garnish with a pine sprig; serve immediately.

CUCUMBERS WITH FETA, MINT AND SUMAC

Steps:

• Halve cucumbers lengthwise and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, feta and sumac and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Transfer to a serving platter. Just before serving, sprinkle with mint, parsley and crushed red pepper, then dust with oregano.