Chinese Iced Rose Lemonade
Chinese Iced Rose Lemonade
Ingredients
For the Rose Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup dried rosebuds, food-grade
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 2 drops red food coloring, optional
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-5 lemons
- 3 cups cold water
- as needed ice
- as needed lemon slices, for garnish
- as needed fresh rose petals, for garnish, food-grade
Instructions
- 1
To make the rose syrup, combine granulated sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried rosebuds and let steep for 10 minutes. This allows the rose flavor to infuse into the syrup.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Strain the rose syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing gently on the rosebuds to extract all liquid. Discard the rosebuds. Stir in the rose water and red food coloring (if using) until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Allow the rose syrup to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly. This step is crucial for a refreshing drink.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
To assemble the lemonade, combine the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water in a large pitcher. Stir well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Taste the lemonade and gradually add the chilled rose syrup to your desired sweetness and rose flavor. Start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed. Stir thoroughly after each addition.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Fill serving glasses with plenty of ice. Pour the Chinese iced rose lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few fresh rose petals, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chinese Iced Rose Lemonade
For the Rose Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup dried rosebuds, food-grade
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water
- 2 drops red food coloring, optional
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 4-5 lemons
- 3 cups cold water
- as needed ice
- as needed lemon slices, for garnish
- as needed fresh rose petals, for garnish, food-grade
Instructions
- 1
To make the rose syrup, combine granulated sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried rosebuds and let steep for 10 minutes. This allows the rose flavor to infuse into the syrup.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Strain the rose syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing gently on the rosebuds to extract all liquid. Discard the rosebuds. Stir in the rose water and red food coloring (if using) until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Allow the rose syrup to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly. This step is crucial for a refreshing drink.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
To assemble the lemonade, combine the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water in a large pitcher. Stir well.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Taste the lemonade and gradually add the chilled rose syrup to your desired sweetness and rose flavor. Start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed. Stir thoroughly after each addition.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Fill serving glasses with plenty of ice. Pour the Chinese iced rose lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few fresh rose petals, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 3 min