Rose Water Syrup Recipe
- ¾ cup cold water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons rose water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Combine the water and sugar in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a bubbling simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (the liquid will thicken slightly). Remove from the heat. Immediately stir in the rose water and lemon juice.
- Let cool slightly, then pour into a glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 5 to 6 hours or overnight until completely chilled. Serve very cold in a pitcher or drizzled over various desserts. This syrup will remain fresh in a jar in the refrigerator for months.
- A’TER M’ZAHER (Orange Blossom Water Syrup): Simply substitute orange blossom water for the rose water.