Every summer we make rose flavoured drinks as rose is known for its cooling properties. This Rose Sharbat with hibiscus and basil seeds is the ultimate summer cooler and looks fab too! I wanted to make a super simple version for a garden party that I had coming up and luckily I always have a bottle of rose syrup in the cupboard. Adding in simple lemonade is such a quick and easy way to make this mocktail. It is sweet, just tart from the lemon and has a gorgeous blush colour. I would suggest experimenting with how much rose syrup you like – I like my drinks pretty sweet but you may prefer the drink much lighter, therefore add less of the syrup. This homemade rose mocktail is just like the rose lemonade that is available in UK stores but works out so much cheaper and you can customise the drink. As soon as the sun is out, it also feels like the right time to break out the fruity mocktail recipes. This Watermelon Mocktail is such a good thirst quencher and this Mango Mocktail is a great way to round off a light dinner. For the festive season, try this Non Alcoholic Mimosa Mocktail, elegant Pomegranate Mocktail or Cranberry Mocktail.
Ingredients
Rose syrup – it is pretty easy to purchase from supermarkets but if your local doesn’t have it, you can definitely find it online. Alternatively – use rose water and add cranberry juice or pomegranate juice for colour. If you’re using a full sugar lemonade you do not need to add extra sugar unless you prefer your drink sweeter. Lemonade – preferably full sugar for the sweetness and flavour but a no sugar options works too. Alternatively – If you do not have lemonade, use sparkling water or club soda and fresh lemon juice. Optional additions:
Lychee juice Fresh muddled raspberries Elderflower cordial Ginger beer
Other Rose flavoured recipes:
Indian yogurt drink – Rose Lassi Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones Eggless Turkish Delight Ice Cream (Chocolate and Rose Ice Cream) Rose Harissa Paste As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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