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.
Ingredients
- For the syrup:
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 ¼ 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 ¼ cups lemon juice from freshly squeezed lemons
- 4-5 cups cold water
- A lot of crushed ice for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with crushed ice. Drink!
