Rose Petal and Mint Lemonade

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A refreshing drink infused with Colorado-grown rose petals and fresh mint, ideal for garden gatherings. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together Lemon juice, Granulated sugar, Dried rose petals for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup dried rose petals, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes to infuse rose petals.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and cool completely. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding rose petals.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 cups fresh lemon juice and 6 cups cold water to the pitcher. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and let sit 1 hour to infuse.
  4. Step 4: Strain again to remove mint leaves, then serve over ice.

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