Moonlit Rose Mocktail

This is a recipe for Moonlit Rose Mocktail - an easy to prepare, elegant, and refreshing dessert drink perfect for gatherings and special occasions. It's ideal for vegans and has no added sugar.

🕒 Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 5 minutes - Total: 20 minutes

🍽 Servings: 6

🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

1 cup fresh rose petals 2 cups cold water 1/4 cup agave syrup 1 cup chilled sparkling water Fresh raspberries and edible flowers, for garnish

Instructions

In a saucepan, gently simmer the rose petals in water over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat and let it steep for another 10 minutes.
Strain the rose infused water through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the petals to extract all the liquid. Discard the used petals.
Stir in the agave syrup into the rose water until fully dissolved.
Pour the infused syrup into glasses filled with ice and top off with chilled sparkling water. Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries and edible flowers.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this mocktail is patience - let the rose petals gently release their flavors in the hot water, creating a delicate and soothing aroma.

Notes

To intensify the rose flavor, consider adding a few drops of pure rosewater extract to taste.

Substitutions

You can substitute agave syrup with maple or honey if not strictly vegan.

Alternative Preparations

For a mocktail, replace sparkling water with chilled white wine.

Alternative Methods

None required for this recipe.

Best Storage Practice

Refrigerate unused rose petals and syrup in separate containers.

Shelf Life

3 days for the rose syrup; fresh petals can last up to a week when refrigerated.

Plating Tips

Serve in crystal glasses with a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving, this mocktail contains approximately 50 calories, with no fat, sodium, or cholesterol. It's also a good source of antioxidants from the raspberries.