Lebanese Rose Drink (Sharab Ward)

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 lemon, juice strained
• pink food coloring, few drops
• 1/3 cup rose water

Directions

1. 1

   Put sugar and water into a pan and stir over medium heat until dissolved.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and add lemon juice.

3. 3

   Boil without stirring, for 10 minutes, skimming when necessary.

4. 4

   Add colouring to syrup to achieve a deep pink - it will be lighter when diluted later.

5. 5

   Add rose water and boil 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cool, bottle and seal.

6. 6

   To serve, put 2-3 tbs syrup in a glass and fill with iced water.