Party Drink // Rosy Limeade

I went to a cooking with flowers workshop the other day, lead by

Erin Lozier

, and she taught us how to make this rose simple syrup. I thought it would make a great limeade and decided to give it a try. It's just festive enough for your 4th of July. Also, feel free to add a shot of rum or tequila to take it up a notch. 

Serves 2-3

The goods:

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water 
• 1 cup dried rose buds (found at a tea shop)
• splash of seltzer water

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, water and rose buds in a small saucepan to make the simple syrup. Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and strain.

3. Combine 1 cup lime juice with 1/2 cup or so of rose simple syrup. Add ice and seltzer water to taste. 

Recipe

: Megan Forbes

Photo

:

Christina Hussey