Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward)
A delicious pink drink that is probably enjoyed around the region. From the Lebanon/Syria/Jordan (& Palestinian) section of The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos.
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READY IN: 22mins
SERVES: 10
YIELD: 10 glasses a guess
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups white sugar
- 1cup water
- 1⁄2
- pink food coloring, few drops (I say optional)
- 1⁄3cup rose water
DIRECTIONS
- Put sugar and water into a pan and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and add lemon juice.
- Boil without stirring, for 10 minutes, skimming when necessary.
- Add colouring to syrup to achieve a deep pink - it will be lighter when diluted later.
- Add rose water and boil 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cool, bottle and seal.
- To serve, put 2-3 tbs syrup or to taste, in a glass (I use more but maybe my glasses are big) then fill with iced water.