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Some times during the crappiest days, a pretty drink is all it takes to make you feel a little better! After a rough day of tantrums, I was feeling a festive, happy, light drink. And since pink drinks are so damn popular I decided to make my own natural version with rose! I used Rose Dose Bulgarian dried rose petals, which are high in antioxidants and grown without pesticide! This drink is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or your next summer barbeque. Just add a splash of rum or tequila to make it a party!
When you’re making the syrup, the syrup will initially be a muddy pinky brown color. Don’t stress! Once you add the lemon juice the color will brighten to a blush peachy pink color! I love how gorgeous this color is and the lemonade has just the right amount of rose and mango flavor. You can also use the syrup to make iced tea. Just use cool green tea to dilute the syrup instead of water!
If you decide to make this drink, be sure to tag me in your photos @milkandcardamom!
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Mango Rose Lemonade
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A gorgeous pink drink made with homemade mango rose syrup! A fragrant and cooling lemonade for the summer!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 mango cheek (1 cup), diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp dried rose petal
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Add sugar, water, and mango to a small saucepan over medium heat. When the syrup comes to a boil, add the rose petals and stir. Simmer for 8 minutes. Cool until room temperature. Stir in lemon juice and strain to remove the mango and rose petals.
- To make each drink, add 1/4 cup of the mango rose lemon syrup and 1/2 cup of water to an ice-filled glass. Feel free to play with the syrup to water ratio so that you can have the sweetness/flavor to your likeness! Enjoy! Feel free to add a splash of tequila or rum!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American, Indian
