Homemade Rose Water Lemonade (From Scratch)
This delicious rose water lemonade is a delicious and refreshing drink. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and rosewater, this is a unique beverage that the whole family will love.
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 6 cups cold water {divided}
- 1 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice {~5 large lemons}
- 2 tsp rosewater {+ more to taste if desired}
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan heat 1.5 cups sugar and 1 cup of water over medium-high heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Stir often to prevent the sugar syrup from boiling over.1.5 cups sugar, 6 cups cold water
- Roll lemons on the counter while applying pressure to soften them.1 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Squeeze enough lemons to produce 1 ¼ cup juice (~5 lemons). Remove any seeds.
- Optional: strain to remove pulp.
- Combine sugar syrup, lemon juice, cold water, and rose water in a pitcher. Stir and serve.2 tsp rosewater
Notes
- Start with 2 tsp of rose water and then add more if desired.
- If you'd like to serve immediately, replace 1.5 cups of cold water with 2.5 cups of ice cubes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg