Sharbat E Goliyeh

Ingredients

Dried rose petals

1/2 cup

Water

4 cups, divided (3 cups for steeping and 1 cup for syrup)

Sugar

1 cup

Lemon juice

1/4 cup, freshly squeezed

Ice cubes

as needed for serving

Instructions

1. Begin by placing the dried rose petals in a bowl and covering them with 3 cups of boiling water. Allow the petals to steep for 20 minutes, infusing the water with their fragrant essence.
2. After steeping, strain the rose petals using a fine mesh sieve, reserving the beautifully colored liquid.
3. In a saucepan, combine the reserved rose petal liquid with 1 cup of water and the sugar. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Once the sugar syrup is ready, remove the saucepan from heat and add the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well to combine the flavors.
5. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
6. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled sharbat over the ice, allowing it to swirl beautifully.