Homemade Vanilla Rose Water Lemonade
Homemade Vanilla Rose Water Lemonade is a light, floral twist on classic lemonade, combining fresh lemon juice, culinary rose water, and warm vanilla with your choice of natural or sugar-free sweetener. It’s a beautiful, refreshing drink ideal for warm-weather sipping or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 teaspoon rose water (culinary grade)
- Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon liquid stevia (for sugar-free option) or 1/2 cup maple syrup (for natural sweetener option)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional garnish: lemon slices, mint leaves, edible rose petals
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and strain out any seeds or pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice and cold water. Stir well.
- Add your preferred sweetener: liquid stevia or maple syrup. Stir to combine.
- Add the rose water and vanilla (either scraped seeds from vanilla bean or extract). Mix thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust lemon, sweetener, or water as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices, mint, or rose petals if desired.
Notes
- Use orange blossom water instead of rose water for a different floral flavor.
- Substitute granulated sugar by dissolving 1/2 cup in warm water to make a simple syrup.
- Replace still water with sparkling water for fizz.
- Add fresh herbs like mint, thyme, or basil for an herbal infusion.
- Use coconut water for a tropical variation.
- Muddle in fresh berries for a fruity twist.
- Freeze into popsicles or lemonade cubes for a summer treat.
- Clear vanilla extract keeps the drink visually light.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 35 (with stevia) or 100 (with maple syrup)
- Sugar: 0g (with stevia) or 20g (with maple syrup)
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g (with stevia) or 26g (with maple syrup)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
