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Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward)

Gently simmered lemon, flavoured with rose water.

22 min · Serves 10 · Easy

Serves
10

Ingredients

Time
Prep 2 min · Cook 20 min · 22 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Put sugar and water into a pan and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Boil without stirring, for 10 minutes, skimming when necessary. Add colouring to syrup to achieve a deep pink - it will be lighter when diluted later.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Add rose water and boil 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cool, bottle and seal. To serve, put 2-3 tbs syrup or to taste, in a glass then fill with iced water.

    3 min

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