Learn How To Make Sumac Lemonade | #NativeAmericaPBS

Sumac berries lend themselves to use in a lemony-earthy flavored spice, or use them immediately to make a tangy and refreshing beverage. Chef Nico Albert (Cherokee Nation) is a self-taught chef, caterer and student of traditional Indigenous cuisines based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ingredients

• Handful of fresh sumac berries
• Pitcher of fresh water
• Wooden spoon
• Honey to taste
• Ice

Directions

1. Gather berries.
2. Put berries into a large pitcher of water.
3. Using a wooden spoon, press down on the berries to help them release into the water.
4. When the water has turned a lovely deep pink color, strain the liquid into another large pitcher, discarding the sumac berries.
5. Add honey to take the edge off of the tartness of the sumac lemonade.
6. Pour into glasses with ice.

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