Best Spiked Rose Lemonade Recipes

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SPIKED ROSE LEMONADE



Spiked Rose Lemonade image

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.

LIGHT ROSE WATER LEMONADE



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Rose water has been used for centuries in the Middle East, but is not yet mainstream in the U.S. It's sweet, refreshing, and fragrant. Its flavor is subtle, the perfect partner to a glass of fruity lemonade. I think I'm now addicted to it!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Lemonade

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute (such as Splenda®)
⅓ cup rose water
1 pinch salt
ice

Steps:

  • Combine water, lemon juice, sugar substitute, rose water, and salt in a large pitcher; stir well.
  • Chill lemonade in the refrigerator. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 46.5 mg

SPIKED LEMONADE



Spiked Lemonade image

Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/4 cups sugar
5 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups lemon juice
1 cup light rum or vodka
6 to 8 cups ice cubes
GARNISH:
Lemon slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a 2-qt. pitcher; refrigerate until chilled. , Stir in rum. For each serving, place 3/4 to 1 cup ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour lemonade mixture into glass. Garnish with lemon slices as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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