Rose Lemonade

This incredibly refreshing rose lemonade is a beautiful pink color, so thirst quenching, and deliciously flavored with rose water and a secret ingredient! My new favorite warm weather drink.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 248kcal

Author Farah Abumaizar

Ingredients

4 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar 200g
1 cup lemon juice 6-7 lemons
1 cup cranberry juice 250ml container
2 tablespoon rose water

Instructions

Make your sugar syrup by placing 1 cup of the water in a medium saucepan, and adding the sugar, then placing on medium high heat. Stir just to combine, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and stir until sugar dissolves, 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a pitcher, combine the sugar syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cranberry juice and rose water and stir to combine. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Right before serving, place ice cubes and a few lemon slices in the pitcher. Enjoy!

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Notes

Ingredient notes:

Sugar: regular granulated white sugar works best, can substitute with honey to taste by dissolving it in warm water first
Lemons: always use fresh lemons for the best flavor, not bottled lemon juice
Cranberry juice: adds flavor and a pink color, can substitute with pomegranate juice for a different twist
Rose water: use culinary-grade rose water which can e found in Middle Eastern supermarkets or in large online retailers.

Storing leftovers:

Store tightly covered in the fridge for 3–4 days
Remove any garnishes before storing to avoid bitterness
Stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
Place ice in cups right before serving

Recipe tips:

Taste and adjust sweetness, tartness, and rose flavor before serving
Chill thoroughly for the most refreshing flavor
Garnish with lemon slices and/or edible rose petals for presentation

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