Rose Pomegranate Fizz

a Turkish themed Valentine’s day dinner

 

rose pomegranate fizz

Rose flavoring is used mainly in Turkish sweets and desserts. I also had some really nice rose flavored tea in Istanbul. This drink is inspired by all the rose flavor I encountered in Turkey.

Rose Pomegranate Fizz
makes 2 cups
 
4 tbsp Sugar (more, if you like it sweeter)
3 tbsp Water
2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses*
¼ tsp rose water
2 cups chilled club soda or seltzer
A few rose petals

Rose Pomegranate Fizz

Microwave the sugar and water just until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool. Then mix all ingredients together except rose petals. Stir well to combine.

To serve, pour into glasses and float a few rose petals on top.

Notes
Make sure you use roses that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides. Rinse the rose petals in cold water before using.

*If you dont have pomegranate molasses, use pomegranate juice. You may have to experiment with the pomegranante juice and club soda ratio (start with equal amounts of each).

This recipe yields a slightly sweet drink. Thats how we like it. If you want your drink to be sweeter, just use more sugar.

Rose Pomegranate Fizz

How to make your own rose water

I found rose water in my local grocery store. It will also be available in middle eastern stores. If you cant find rose water, here is a link to make your own on www.tipnut.com. See the section titled ‘homemade rosewater’. The recipe calls for steeping 1 cup of rose petals in 2 cups boiling water. Then cool, strain and use.

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12 thoughts on “Rose Pomegranate Fizz

  1. Beautiful! Too beautiful to drink! :D

    You know what is that jar mug reminds me of from the south? Moon Shine!! HeHe!
    Southern people used to brew alcohol secretly because it was and still is illegal and they used to drink from the jar like that. They say that they used to have a red ring around the mouth and nose because they used to press the mouth of the jar to drink! ;D

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  2. Oh it sounds so much like Rose Sherbet that we make every summer,sans the soda and juice ofcourse,but more than it i am wooooed by the presentation and the colours,the petals looks so fresh and i just feel like grabbing some ….literally pawing at screen now….gleeeeee

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