Rose Lemonade
2016-06-20 21:21:19
Makes approximately 1 quart
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups Rose Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
- 1 1/2 cups water or sparkling water, chilled
Rose Simple Syrup
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Petals from 1 edible rose
Instructions
- In a medium pitcher, combine lemon juice, Rose Simple Syrup, and water; stir to combine. Serve over ice.
Rose Simple Syrup
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes.
- When sugar is melted, remove from heat, and add petals from 1 edible rose. Let stand for at least 10 minutes (The flavor will intensify the longer the roses steep.) Let cool completely.
- Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container, and refrigerate. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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