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Rosebud syrup lemonade f

Rosebud syrup lemonade

This is a refreshing summer drink recipe with a middle-eastern twist. Use rosewater instead of rosebuds, if you can’t find any.
Course beverage, Drinks
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword lemonade, recipe, rosebud, summer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author The Hungry Bites

Ingredients

  • For the syrup:
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons dried rosebuds or 2-3 tablespoons rosewater
  • The zest from 1 lemon

  • For the lemonade:
  • 2 cups syrup, or more to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups lemon juice from freshly squeezed lemons
  • 4-5 cups cold water
  • A lot of crushed ice for serving

Instructions

  1. Put the water and the sugar into a pot and bring to a boil.

    Remove from heat and add rosebuds (or rosewater) and lemon zest. Leave 10 minutes to steep and pass syrup through a fine sieve. Let it cool.

  2. In a large jug combine lemon juice, 2 cups syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well and taste it. Add more syrup or water according to your preference.

  3. Serve with crushed ice. Drink!