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    Rose Syrup Recipe

    Last Updated On: May 27, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Rose Syrup is an aromatic, handy ingredient made by simmering sugar in water along with rose essence and food color to make a concentrate. This Rose Syrup is useful for making rose milk, flavored drinks, juices, desserts that can be prepared in minutes – hot or cold. Rose Milk is a popular drink ideal for summer. Let us learn how to make Rose Syrup Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

    rose syrup in a glass container

    Homemade Rose Syrup yes you heard it right! I always wanted to try homemade rose syrup with roses but I am sure its a tedious task so took this short cut method of making the syrup. It is quick and easy to make recipe so do try and enjoy!

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    • About Rose Syrup
    • Rose Syrup Video
    • Rose Syrup Ingredients
    • How to make Rose Syrup Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Rose Syrup

    Rose Syrup is a thick concentrate made by simmering sugar and water until thick and sticky more like oil in consistency then flavoured with rose essence and colored with natural food color.

    Traditionally roses are simmered in water then sugar syrup is prepared and the natural rose essence is added to syrup. It is a tedious process so made this quick easy version for this summer.

    You can use beetroot juice for making natural food colored rose syrup. Though the shelf life of the beetroot rose syrup is less than the regular syrup it tastes good.

    rose syrup in a spoon

    Rose Syrup Video

    Right from the childhood days, I was always fascinated seeing the way rose milk was served in Sree Annapoorna here in Coimbatore. A tall glass with a layer of syrup at the bottom then milk as the second layer and it gets mixed only when stirred…Cool right?! I always loved to see the syrup being mixed when stirred with a straw. Ok I agree even now I love watching it. I haven’t seen rose milk being served like this elsewhere.

    I wanted to recreate the same look and yayy achieved it too. I loved the way the syrup was standing still at the bottom…perfectly the way I wanted yayy for that!!

    Rose Milk Recipe

    Rose Syrup is mainly used for making rose milk but can used in a number of desserts. A n easy version of rose milk can be prepared by adding the prepared rose syrup in chilled, mix well and serve immediately. This syrup can be stored and refrigerated. It comes handy for making rose milk, rose lassi or just drizzle over any desserts or ice creams and enjoy.

    Rose Syrup Ingredients

    • Sugar – Use white granulated sugar. I used raw white sugar free from sulphur hence the dull color.
    • Water – Use clean fresh drinking water.
    • Rose Essence – Use fresh natural rose essence for best taste.
    • Food Color – There are many natural food colors available in the market prepared from natural ingredients so you can use that.

    How to make Rose Syrup Step by Step

    1.To a sauce pan add 1/2 cup sugar to it.

    add sugar

    2.Add 1/3 cup water to it.

    add water to it

    3.Stir continuously to dissolve sugar completely.

    mix it well

    4.Once sugar is completely dissolved strain using a metal strainer. This is is to remove impurities if any.

    strain the syrup

    5.Rinse the pan then add the strained sugar water to the pan again.

    add it back to the pan

    6.Let it boil in medium flame.

    boil well

    7.Boil well until the syrup becomes thick and sticky.

    let it become thick

    8.If you touch with fingers it will be sticky and look like oil in consistency.

    sticky consistency

    9.See the syrup has reduced, has become thick and looks oil like in consistency.

    syrup has reduced

    10.Now add 1/4 teaspoon pink food color.

    add food color

    11.Quickly mix it.

    mix it quickly

    12.Now add 1/4 teaspoon rose essence.

    add rose essence

    13.Mix it well. Look at the consistency.

    mix it well

    14.Switch off. It should be pour-able, still thick and sticky no string consistency needs to be checked.

    homemade rose syrup is ready

    15.Cool down it thickens with time so switch off accordingly.

    cool down

    16.Once completely cooled store in a clean dry container.

    store ina  clean container

    17.Close with lid store in fridge. This homemade rose syrup keeps well for about a month.

    close with lid

    18.To prepare rose milk add 2 cups milk(boiled and chilled), few ice cubes and 1/4 cup prepared rose syrup.

    add milk, rose syrup with ice cubes to mixer

    19.Blend until creamy and frothy.

    blend until frothy

    20.Pour into serving glass.

    pour into serving glass

    21.Serve with ice cubes.

    serve with ice cubes

    For a quick version of preparing rose milk : add 2 tablespoon rose syrup, add few ice cubes and 1 cup chilled milk(boiled, cooled) mix well and your instant rose milk is ready.

    How to make Rose Milk Recipe - Step2
    rose syrup in a glass container

    Expert Tips

    • If the syrup is runny then it will not get blended well with milk also will make rose milk or dessert runny.
    • If the syrup becomes too thick it will become hard after cooling down. So make sure to switch off at the correct time.
    • Ice cubes is optional, but I love it.
    • When ice cubes are added the drink starts to become watery so serve immediately.
    • The syrup should be thick.But no need to check for any sugar consistencies.
    • It keeps well for at least 2-3 months.Will check mine and update here.
    • If handled properly it stays well even up to 3 months.

    Serving & Storage

    With this mentioned quantity of prepared rose syrup you can make about 3-4 glasses of rose milk. Store in fridge and it keeps well for about a month. If handled properly it can last up to 3 months.

    FAQS

    1.Is there any alternate to white sugar?

    Yes you can use brown sugar instead of white sugar but the taste and color sure differs. You can check the sugar alternate here.

    2.Can I skip food color?

    Yes you can skip food color and your drink will be white. If you want you can use beetroot juice for a natural food color option.

    Rose Syrup Recipe

    If you have any more questions about this Rose Syrup Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this Rose Syrup Recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Rose Syrup Recipe

    Rose Syrup is an aromatic, handy ingredient made by simmering sugar in water along with rose essence and food color to make a concentrate. Rose Syrup is useful for making rose milk, flavored drinks, juices, desserts that can be prepared in minutes – hot or cold. Rose Milk is a flavored drink ideal for summer.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Servings20 cup
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/4 teaspoon pink food color
    • 1/4 teaspoon rose essence

    Instructions

    Making Rose Syrup:

    • To a sauce pan add 1/2 cup sugar to it.
    • Add 1/3 cup water to it.
    • Stir continuously to dissolve sugar completely.
    • Once sugar is completely dissolved strain using a metal strainer. This is is to remove impurities if any.
    • Rinse the pan then add the strained sugar water to the pan again.
    • Let it boil in medium flame.
    • Boil well until the syrup becomes thick and sticky.
    • If you touch with fingers it will be sticky and look like oil in consistency.
    • See the syrup has reduced, has become thick and looks oil like in consistency.
    • Now add 1/4 teaspoon pink food color.
    • Quickly mix it.
    • Now add 1/4 teaspoon rose essence.
    • Mix it well. Look at the consistency.
    • Switch off. It should be pourable, still thick and sticky no string consistency needs to be checked.
    • Cool down it thickens with time so switch off accordingly.
    • Once completely cooled store in a clean dry contatiner.
    • Close with lid store in fridge. This homemade rose syrup keeps well for about a month.
    • To prepare rose milk add milk, icecubes and prepared rose syrup.
    • Blend until creamy and frothy.
    • Pour into serving glass.
    • Serve with icecubes.
    • For a quick version of preparing rose milk : add rose syrup, add icecubes and chilled milk(boiled, cooled) mix well and your instant rose milk is ready.

    Video

    Notes

    • If the syrup is runny then it will not get blended well with milk also will make rose milk or dessert runny.
    • If the syrup becomes too thick it will become hard after cooling down. So make sure to switch off at the correct time.
    • Icecubes is optional, but I love it.
    • When icecubes are added the drink starts to become watery so serve immediately.
    • The syrup should be thick.But no need to check for any sugar consistencies.
    • It keeps well for atleast 2-3months.Will check mine and update here.
    • If handled properly it stays well even upto 3 months.
    Nutrition Facts
    Rose Syrup Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (30 ml)
    Calories 44 Calories from Fat 2
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.2g0%
    Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 3mg0%
    Potassium 9mg0%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 0.2g0%
    Vitamin A 10IU0%
    Calcium 8mg1%
    Iron 0.01mg0%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Selvi

      March 24, 2016 at 4:38 am

      Can we add jaggery instead of sugar? Definitely there will be a slight change in colour. Apart from that, will there be any change in taste?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        March 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm

        I am not really sure but taste difference will be there

        Reply
    2. Vidya Mohan

      March 25, 2016 at 4:04 am

      Super.. Waiting for this receipe as iam not getting Rose syrup at store these days

      Reply
    3. Bharathi Ganesan

      March 25, 2016 at 5:47 am

      I have red color with me…will it work?In the picture it says deep pink.

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        March 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm

        Yes you can use it…color doesnt matter

        Reply
    4. Priya Dharshini

      March 28, 2016 at 9:24 am

      but how do you get that smell,rose milk essence has a nice smell right?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        March 28, 2016 at 2:27 pm

        We are adding rose essence for it

        Reply
    5. Iswarya Balasubramaniyan

      March 29, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Hi sharmi,

      I have orange red food colour with me. Is it fine?.will I get the same pink colour?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        April 05, 2016 at 4:33 pm

        Yes you can use

        Reply
    6. Charu Mathy

      March 30, 2016 at 8:27 am

      hi sharmilee,nice blog have been following ur blog in recent times.Best Wishes 🙂
      i have been searching for this glass cookware from a long time now.can you tell me where is it available in india??

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        April 05, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        It is borosil gourmetware

        Reply
    7. Vaishnavi

      June 10, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      Should this syrup be stored at room temperature or in the fridge?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        June 19, 2016 at 2:30 am

        Keeps well in room temperature for about a week then refrigerate it

        Reply
    8. Vaidehi

      April 23, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      which brand of food colour and essence to use and where i will get it in bangalore??

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        April 24, 2017 at 6:53 am

        Now I use wilton but the one I’ve used here is americolor.You can try in any supermarket there.

        Reply
    9. RajaRajeswari

      May 17, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      After cooling the syrup it’s like crystallized…. any other options to keep like honey consistency…. can I store this syrup in fridge???

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        June 07, 2017 at 5:23 pm

        Do not make it too thick then it will crystallise

        Reply
    10. AP

      March 23, 2018 at 2:23 am

      did you use the glass bowl(Pyrex) to heat up on stove top?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        March 24, 2018 at 8:57 pm

        Its borosil

        Reply
    11. Ramya

      March 25, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      Can we use beetroot juice instead of red pink colour?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        April 05, 2018 at 4:40 pm

        yes you can

        Reply
    12. mohnish

      September 08, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      is it compulsory that we should use rose essence???

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        September 16, 2019 at 7:35 am

        yes it is

        Reply
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