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!
- Pineapple Mojito
- 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
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh man, this sounds awesome.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Oh my gosh, that looks amazing! I could use some right now, I can actually taste the tartness.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I love the flavor of rosewater, so I know I'd love this too. It's beautiful!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
This sounds really refreshing. I've never used Rosewater before or noticed it in the store, I'll have to look for it!
Mellisa says
What a refreshing summer time drink.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Sounds delicious but I've never heard of rosewater. Your pictures are gorgeous by the way.
Maryann says
I have that exact same rose water but i was using it as an ingredient in natural perfume.
Tammy says
Likely not as healthy as yours but I just saw that Torani has come out with a bar line that includes Rose syrup - I wonder what it would be like using that in the recipe...
Jenn says
Perfect for a shower or tea. We have roses in the yard that we don't spray.
Courtney says
I've never tried rose water but this looks delicious and such a pretty presentation!
Donna says
I've never used rosewater before, but will be on the lookout for it, now. It sure does look refreshing!
Jennifer says
Oh this looks so refreshing! I just made a Strawberry limeade, I have never used rosewater in anything. Now I have to try it!
LyndaS says
That looks so refreshing.
Stefanie says
That looks SOOOO refreshing!!
Lisa says
That looks awesome!
Colleen says
Look so refreshing.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Could I please have a glass right now! This will be made in my home!
Theresa says
This looks so utterly refreshing.
Leilani says
I've never had rosewater, but now I'd like to try some. This sounds so refreshing!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
OMG!! I totally love limeade so I'm definitely going to make this.
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!