Description
A refreshing and floral lemonade perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dried edible rose petals
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh rose petals for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves to create a simple syrup.
- Remove from heat and stir in the dried rose petals. Let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain the rose-infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the rose petals.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, rose-infused syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Chill the lemonade thoroughly before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh rose petals and lemon slices.
Notes
- Ensure you use edible rose petals.
- Adjust sugar to your sweetness preference.
- For a stronger rose flavor, steep the petals longer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rose lemonade, Valentine's Day drink, floral lemonade, easy lemonade recipe, non-alcoholic drink