Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
1/2 lemon , juice strained
pink food coloring , few drops ( I say optional )
1/3 cup rose water
A staple of Lebanese cuisine, the Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward) is a refreshing and fragrant beverage perfect for the summer months. Made with a simple syrup of sugar and water infused with fragrant rose water and a hint of lemon, this drink is sweet and floral with a delicate pink hue. Best served chilled, this drink is a great alternative to sugar-filled sodas and other carbonated beverages. Enjoy it at your next summer party or BBQ.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water, and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
2.Remove the pan from the heat, and add the lemon juice and a few drops of pink food coloring, if desired.
3.Stir in the rose water.
4.Transfer the mixture to a clean glass jar with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
5.Serve the Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward) over ice in glasses garnished with fresh rose petals, if desired.

PROS

This Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward) is perfect for summer, as it is refreshing and fragrant, and a great alternative to sugar-filled sodas.

The rose water has natural anti-inflammatory properties, and can improve digestion and skin health.

CONS

This drink contains a high amount of sugar, and should be consumed in moderation.

The pink food coloring is optional, but may not be suitable for those with sensitivities or allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rose water has been traditionally used in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines for its medicinal benefits, including improving digestion and helping with anxiety and stress.
This Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward) is a sweet treat with the added benefit of these natural properties.

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