Rosewater Limeade is one of my favorite drinks to make in the summer. The rosewater elevates the simple inexpensive lime and sugar drink into something elegant.
Limeade with Rosewater
I make my Rosewater Limeade recipe a little heavier on the limes than many homemade limeade recipes. This enables the lime flavor to hold strong against rapidly melting ice in the summer heat. The addition of rosewater in the recipe smooths out the rough edges of the puckery lime a bit, so it is still quite palatable from the first sip.
Where do I get rosewater?
I usually order my rosewater online
, but is more readily available in markets, than you might expect. It is popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, as well as in European countries with strong Islamic influence. Thus the ethnic section is a great place to start, you may find Rosewater sold as Agua de Rosa, in the Spanish section.
Rosewater can also be found in the beauty section, but be cautious in purchasing there, and check the label carefully to ensure it is food safe.
More Refreshing Drinks!
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- Madras Drink
- Blue Lagoon Cocktail
- Raspberry Iced Tea
Rosewater Limeade
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh lime juice approximately 8-10 limes, depending on size and efficiency of squeezing
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 tbs rosewater
- 8 cups water
- **optional** add rose petals* and sliced rind of 1-2 limes for visual interest in jug and glasses
Instructions
- Squeeze the limes into a large measuring cup, until you have enough juice.
- Add sugar and rosewater.
- Combine with water in large jug or drink dispenser.
- Stir well. Top with lime slices and rose petals if you like and add some ice.
Notes
Nutrition
Marcie W. says
I've never tried rosewater but this looks great! My good friend's husband is Middle Eastern and they are always going to a local ethnic market for ingredients. I'll have to ask her to see if they have any available.
Angela says
That sounds just lovely--and I happen to have a bottle of rosewater on hand.
Lolo says
Perfect for summer.
Angela says
This looks wonderfully refreshing. Such a treat!
nicole @nicky_olea says
So very refreshing!Beautiful photos too! Totally pinning this!
HilLesha says
Sounds like a unique yet lovely beverage!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I shared this earlier this week on my fanpage -- it's just gorgeous!
Shell Feis says
That sounds amazing! &So fancy, too.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
looks so refreshing and prefect for a hot summer day
anne says
It looks so refreshing on a hot day!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This sounds so refreshing! I can't wait to try it once Summer finally gets here to the PNW.
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
That looks so pretty and refreshing. I love rosewater anything, lime, too.
Toni says
This looks like a perfect summer drink!!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
This looks so refreshing! I love how you combined the two flavors for this recipe.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This looks amazing and such a cooling drink.