Strawberry Rose Water Fizz
A refreshing, fruity fizz with a floral hint, perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve with sparkling water for a mocktail or swap in champagne for something special.
12
drinks
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) strawberries hulled & quartered
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rose water
- 1 lemon zest of
- sparkling water, champagne or prosecco for serving
- lots of ice for serving
Equipment
- Medium Pot
- Blender
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Large Bowl
Instructions
- For the strawberry syrup: Combine the strawberries, water, sugar, rose water, and lemon zest in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Puree the strawberry mixture in a blender. In batches, pour into a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl, scraping the strainer with a rubber spatula to keep the liquid moving. Place the strained syrup into the fridge for a couple hours, until chilled.
- For non-alcoholic drinks: Fill a large glass with ice. Fill a little less than halfway with syrup (around half a cup). Top off with sparkling water, stir and serve.
- For alcoholic drinks: Pour a tablespoon or so of syrup into a champagne flute. Fill (slowly!!) with champagne or prosecco, stir and serve.
Notes
The strawberry syrup can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Try it with prosecco or champagne for a special twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg