ingredient !
2cups white sugar. 1cup water. Half lemon, juice strained. pink food coloring, few drops. Half cup rose water
Preparation !
Put sugar and water into a pan and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice. Boil without stirring, for 10 minutes, skimming when necessary. Add colouring to syrup to achieve a deep pink – it will be lighter when diluted later. Add rose water and boil 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cool, bottle and seal. To serve, put 2-3 tbs syrup or to taste, in a glass then fill with iced water.