At a glance
You're going to brew a delicate rose syrup by simmering sugar and water with dried petals, then combine it with fresh lemon-ginger juice and sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail. The trickiest part is making sure the syrup cools completely so your drink stays perfectly chilled and sparkling.
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Make the sweet rose syrup
First, let's build the base of our cocktail. In a small saucepan, combine a cup of water with half a cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved and you have a clear syrup.
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Infuse with fragrant roses
Once the syrup is ready, turn the heat down to low (or off completely). Add a handful of dried rose petals to the syrup. Let them gently simmer and infuse for about 10 minutes. The syrup will turn a beautiful pink and soak up a delicate floral aroma.
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Prepare the lemon-ginger juice
While the roses are infusing, let's prepare the second flavor component. Squeeze fresh lemon juice. Peel a piece of ginger and finely grate it straight into the lemon juice. Feel free to adjust the amount of ginger depending on how spicy you like it.
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