Rose Lemonade

Spring time in the Willamette Valley is noted for an abundance of fragrant roses, warm weather, and plenty of opportunities to sip lemonade with friends. What better way to enjoy the aroma of rose than in this Rose Lemonade recipe. Try this delicious organic lemonade with the gentle aroma of dried rose petals from rose simple syrup. Rose Lemonade, you will love it!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic cane sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup dried rose petals

• ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (2-4 lemons, depending on size) divided
• 2 Tbsp rose simple syrup, or to taste
• Mineral water, Champagne, sparkling water, or club soda

Instructions:

1. Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat until it reaches a low boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until syrup becomes slightly thickened. Stir in rose petals, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to steep an additional 30 minutes. Drain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove petals. Allow to cool, and chill in a covered container until ready to use.
2. Pour ¼ cup fresh Meyer lemon juiced into each glass.
3. Stir in rose simple syrup.
4. Top with mineral water, champagne, sparkling water, or club soda. Enjoy!