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Rosewater lemonade in a glass
Elegant and aromatic rosewater lemonade with lemon and rose petals

Middle Eastern Rosewater Lemonade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The Middle East has a millennia-old tradition of using floral waters. Rosewater is the fragrant distillate of rose petals. The secret to this drink is balance: the acidity of the lemon tames the heady perfume of the rose, ensuring the result is elegantly floral rather than soapy.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 75 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pitcher: For mixing.
  • Citrus Juicer: To extract fresh juice.
  • Long Spoon: To dissolve the sugar.

Instructions

1 ✓

In the bottom of a pitcher, stir the lemon juice, sugar, and pinch of salt together until the sugar granules completely dissolve.

Tip: Salt acts as a natural flavor enhancer, rounding out the sharp acidity of the lemon and highlighting sweetness.
2 ✓

Pour in the cold water. Add the rosewater gradually, tasting as you go.

Tip: Rose aroma releases slower in cold liquids but remains more stable.
3 ✓

Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over, and garnish with rose petals.

Tip: Only use roses grown specifically for culinary use (organic); florist roses are treated with chemicals!

Recipe FAQ

How much rosewater should I use?
Potency varies by brand. Start with a teaspoon, taste, and add more cautiously. It can easily become overpowering.
Where can I buy rosewater?
Look in the international aisle of large supermarkets, or at Middle Eastern or Asian specialty grocers.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/3 cup Sugar (or Simple Syrup)
  • 2 1/2 cups Cold Water
  • 1 tbsp Rose Water (food grade)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 10 whole Ice Cubes
  • 1 handful Organic Rose Petals (optional)