Method: Wash fruits and break them off the main stems. Place with water in large bowl and bruise fruits thoroughly until water becomes a light pink colour. You can heat the mixture until just before boiling to extract more of the juice. (Do not cook too long or juice will become very bitter.)

Remove the large pieces of sumac and pour the liquid through a cheesecloth or fine sieve to strain out the smaller pieces and hairs from the fruits. Add sugar or other sweetening and stir until dissolved.

Cool and serve with ice cubes on a hot summer day. Makes about 12 small glasses. This beverage is also pleasant when mixed half and half with lemonade or with other fruit juices.