Watermelon Drink Recipe | Mohabbat ka Sharbat

What is Mohabbat ka Sharbat

I didn't come up with this name! This Indian watermelon drink is actually called Mohabbat ka Sharbat! Some also like to call it Sharbat-e-Mohabbat or Pyaar Mohabbat Sharbat. In Urdu and Hindi. Mohabbat means love and sharbat means sugar-based juice or drink. So it's a “drink of love”. The name justifies this drink!

Mohabbat ka Sharbat recipe is mainly made with milk, Rooh Afza (rose syrup), sugar, watermelon juice, and chunks! These ingredients are carefully blended in exact measurements to attain the ideal harmony of sweetness and freshness. If you love watermelon and rose flavors, you will love this drink! Just a few sips can cool and refresh you instantly.

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This watermelon dessert drink is perfect to cool you down on a hot summer day. Mohabbat e Sharbat is loved by kids and adults! It has the potential to become a staple at picnics and backyard parties everywhere. I love this fruit-based drink in comparison to other fruit juices because it has a very unique flavor. There are many variations to making Sharbat e Mohabbat, and this is my indulgent homemade version of the recipe.

Why make this

• Can be made in 10 minutes with 7 ingredients
• Requires basic pantry essentials and little prep time
• It's easy, simple and quick to make
• It's a vibrant, cool, and refreshing drink
• No blender or gadgets required
• This indulgent rose sharbat recipe can easily be doubled or tripled
• Can easily be made vegan

Watermelon is a delicious and nutritious fruit that many enjoy during summer. This Indian drink recipe calls for fresh watermelon. Make sure that the watermelon is ripe and red to get the best color and flavor in the drink. It also gives a nice crunch when drinking this sharbat.

Milk - To make a smoother and creamier summer drink, use full-fat whole milk. You can also use low-fat or fat-free milk but then the drink will get too watery because of the ice cubes. Half-and-half or creamers can also be used.

Rose syrup - Use any homemade or store-bought rose syrup or Rooh Afza. This is what gives this non-alcoholic summer drink a beautiful pink hue. It also gives the drink a sweet underlying rose flavor. Rose also pairs well with watermelons.

BTW, I love adding Rooh Afza to many recipes like Rose Lemonade, Mango Rose Lassi, Coconut Rose Ladoos, and Rose Basundi.

Sweetener - I have used Simple Syrup as it blends well in the milk. You can also use powdered sugar or make fresh sugar syrup. You can also use castor sugar or icing sugar here.

Vanilla Ice cream and condensed milk are generally added to give this Indian watermelon drink a rich and creamy texture.

Chia seeds or sabja seeds (holy basil seeds) are added to give this watermelon drink some texture. Alternatively, you can also use boiled sago or cooked vermicelli instead for some texture.

Dried or fresh rose petals can be added as garnish. It's optional though.

1. Soak chia seeds in ¼ cup of water for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, de-seed and chop the watermelon in your preferred shape. I used a fruit melon baller to shape them in rounds. Chef tip - If you have time, once cut, pop them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

3. In a mixing bowl, add chilled milk, simple syrup, rose syrup, soaked chia seeds, and condensed milk.
4. Then add the watermelon balls. Reserve some for garnish.

5. Now add the vanilla ice cream and ice cubes (only if serving immediately).
6. Mix it all.

Pour in serving glasses, and top it with chopped watermelon and dried rose petals (for an extra boost of flavor and texture). Serve with both a spoon and a sipping straw. Transfer the bowl to the fridge if there's still time to serve. Always serve Mohabbat ka Sharbat chilled.

Some other toppings like dry fruits, chopped nuts, tutti frutti, jelly, cardamom powder, saffron, and whipped cream can also be added (similar to Mango Mastani). You can pair this watermelon mocktail with some spicy food like Indian Curry Pasta, Soya Pulao, Veg Kolhapuri, Misal Pav, or Spicy Thai Noodles!

This non-alcoholic watermelon rose milk is ideal for date nights, Valentine's Day, potlucks, picnics, parties, weddings, baby showers, and festive occasions like Diwali, Holi, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Keep the size of the watermelon chunks small bite-sized. They should not be too big. Taste before adding the ice cubes. The drink should be very sweet. The ice cubes will dilute the sweetness when added. As an additional step, you can freeze milk in ice trays and use these milk cubes instead of regular ice cubes.

You can easily make this thirst-quenching drink with any other juicy fruit like pomegranate, mango, apples, musk melon, strawberries, honeydew, etc.

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