Rosewater-Infused Sparkling Lemonade
A floral, refreshing drink with a hint of rose that elevates any Valentine's celebration. This Middle Eastern-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, water 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 80 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (from 4-6 lemons) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp rosewater
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 4 leaves, for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Step 2: Stir 1/4 tsp rosewater into the cooled simple syrup, then add 1 cup fresh lemon juice and mix well.
- Step 3: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon-rose syrup with 4 cups sparkling water. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Chill for 30 minutes, then serve over ice with a fresh mint leaf garnish.
