Spiked Rose Lemonade
A sophisticated cocktail combining fresh berries, vodka, and rose water for a floral and fruity summer drink. This pink-hued beverage is perfect for entertaining and can be garnished with frozen berry ice cubes and rose petals.
Ingredients
- •1½ cups red berries
- •¾ cup sugar
- •1¼ cups vodka
- •¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon rose water
- •1 cup red berries
- •¼ cup rose petals
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
20 min
- 2.
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add vodka, lemon juice, rose water, and 5 cups water and stir to combine.
5 min
- 3.
Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses.
2 min
- 4.
If using, fill 2 ice cube trays one-quarter full with water. Add berries and roses to your liking. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Fill ice cube trays the rest of the way with water and freeze until solid, 3-4 hours.
240 min
- 5.
Berry syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Ice cubes can be made 1 month ahead. Keep frozen.
