SPIKED ROSE LEMONADE

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Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink. Ice cubes studded with flowers and berries add a stunning finishing touch to this big-batch cocktail fit for any celebration.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     House Cocktail     Cocktail     Summer     Vodka     Lemon Juice     Berry

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the cocktail:
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen red berries
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups vodka
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon rose water
For the ice cube garnish (optional):
Fresh or frozen red berries
Small roses or rose petals

Steps:

  • For the cocktail:
  • Bring berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
  • Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add vodka, lemon juice, rose water, and 5 cups water and stir to combine.
  • Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses.
  • For the ice cube garnish:
  • If using, fill 2 ice cube trays one-quarter full with water. Add berries and roses to your liking. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Fill ice cube trays the rest of the way with water and freeze until solid, 3-4 hours.
  • Do Ahead
  • Berry syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Ice cubes can be made 1 month ahead. Keep frozen.

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