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Sumac and Saffron Refresher

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Photo of Nik Sharma's sumac saffron refresher with ice on a marble countertop.
Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo

Unlike a strongly acidic lemonade or limeade, this sumac syrup is tart but mild. The saffron and cardamom are pounded to release their color and flavors into the hot syrup.

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