Ingredients

  • 3 tbsprose syrup
  • 8 ozcold water
  • 1 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 2 tbspsweet basil seeds(optional, soaked)
  • 🍋rose petals(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add rose syrup to a tall glass.
  2. Pour in cold water and lime juice.
  3. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add soaked chia seeds if using.
  5. Serve over ice garnished with rose petals.

📜 History

Sharbat, from the Arabic word meaning "a drink," is the ancestor of the English word "sherbet." Rose sharbat has been enjoyed across South Asia and the Middle East for centuries, with roses cultivated specifically for their petals and essence. The Mughal emperors were particularly fond of rose-flavored drinks, which spread throughout their empire. Today rose sharbat remains a symbol of hospitality in Indian and Pakistani culture.

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