Rose syrup
Syrup
Rose syrup is a pale pink, floral syrup made from sugar, water and rose flavouring, used in cocktails, lemonade and desserts.
Also called: Rose simple syrup
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Substitutes for Rose syrup
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose water | 1/8 tsp per 1 oz simple syrup | Unsweetened, so stir it into simple syrup, then taste and add more. Closest in flavour. | |
| Lavender syrup | 1:1 | Also floral and sweet, with lavender in place of rose. | |
| Rose liqueur | 1:1 | Rose flavour with alcohol, and less sweet. |
How to make Rose syrup
Ratio 1:1 sugar to water by volume · About 350 ml (1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- 200 gGranulated sugar
- 8.12 ozWater
- 1 tspRose water (food grade)
- 1 dropRed food colouring (optional, for colour)
Equipment
Step by step instructions
- Stir the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then take off the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the rose water and the food colouring, if using.
- Taste it, and add more rose water a few drops at a time if you want a stronger flavour.
- Cool completely, pour into a clean bottle, and refrigerate.
Frequently asked questions about Rose syrup
Unopened: About 2 years for a sealed commercial bottle. Opened: About 1 month refrigerated for homemade. 3 to 6 months for a commercial bottle with the cap on..
Sealed and refrigerated
