Rose Water Simple Syrup Drink Recipe
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Rose syrup (Sirup Mawar) makes vibrant pink-colored drinks with a sweet floral flavor. It is a key ingredient in Indonesian recipes like stroop soesoe and es shanghai. The aromatic sweetness pairs perfectly with coconut milk and tropical fruits, creating refreshing and delightful treats.
This simple syrup combines water and sugar with a delicate flavor of roses. Besides pretty pink drinks, it can be used in desserts, ice cream, cakes, yogurt, and cocktails.
How to Make Rose Water
Rose water is known for its subtle floral aroma and flavor. You can find it at Asian grocery stores, natural food stores, or purchase it online. Make sure to select food-grade rose water, as some varieties are intended for cosmetic use.
Though similar in flavor, rose water and rose syrup are not the same. Rose syrup includes sugar, while rose water only contains water and roses. Rose water is also different from rose essence, which is more concentrated and often artificial. I prefer to use rose water for its natural flavor.
Rose water adds a distinctive flavor and aroma to a recipe, but it can become overwhelming if used too much. Add it gradually and taste it to achieve the right amount of rosiness. To get that vivid pink color, you can add a drop or two of red food coloring.
Rose Syrup
This recipe makes enough syrup to mix with (sparkling) water 1:4 ratio for about 5 glasses of ready-to-drink rose syrup.
This rose water simple syrup is easy and quick to make and adds a lovely floral note to various recipes. Great for drinks and desserts!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons food grade rose water
- 250 ml water
- 250 gram sugar
- natural red food coloring
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine sugar and water. Heat on medium until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the rose water and, add a bit of red food coloring. How many drops depends on how concentrated you want the color to be.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely, then pour into a sterilized bottle or jar.
Notes
To serve, mix with ice water or sparkling water in a ratio of 1 part syrup to 4 parts water, or 1 part syrup to 3 parts water, depending on how sweet you want it to be. Stir and serve chilled.
Keep at room temperature for about a month, or store it in the refrigerator where it will last up to 2 months.
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