Moonlit Rosewater Delight
Discover a romantic and refreshing Turkish drink recipe, perfect for date nights or special occasions, with the enchanting flavors of rose petals and rosewater.
Allergens
None
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rose petals
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup rosewater
- Ice cubes, to serve
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and rose petals. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the rose flavor.
- Remove from heat and strain the rose infused water into a large pitcher. Discard the rose petals.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to the pitcher, stirring until dissolved.
- Mix in the rosewater and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a few fresh rose petals if desired.
Chef’s Insight
The key to the perfect Moonlit Rosewater Delight is using fresh, organic rose petals and high-quality rosewater.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.