Gulab Sharbat Recipe

Gulab Sharbat is a beautiful blend of rose petals, lemon juice, sugar and cardamom seeds. In India, this drink is served on Holidays and during Festivals. It spreads a fragrant of true Indian Festivals.

Preparation time: 6 minutes
Cooking time: 5-6 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh rose petals (Gulab Ke Patti)
• 1 cup boiling Water
• 4 cups chilled water
• 3/4 cup fresh pomegranate juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom seeds
• A pinch of salt

How to make Gulab Sharbat:

1. Crush the rose petals with mortar and pestle and place them in a large bowl.
2. Add the boiling water and pour the mixture into a metal container.
3. Mix the cardamom seeds and set aside for 10-12 hours or for overnight.
4. Next morning, pass the cardamom mixture through the sieve and discard the lumps or thick particles.
5. Add the sugar and float the bowl over a hot water filled sink until the sugar dissolves.
6. Remove from the hot water and filter it again.
7. Cool the sharbat at room temperature.
8. Now combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir well.
9. Serve in a glass half filled with crushed ice.