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    Home » Drinks » Rose Lemonade | Orange Lemon Sherbet

    Published: May 5, 2021 · Modified: May 4, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Rose Lemonade | Orange Lemon Sherbet

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    splash photo of Rose Lemonade and text at the top
    a hand stirring a glass of Rose Lemonade with a stirrer and text at the top left
    3 diffrent sized glasses filled with Rose Lemonade and text at the bottom

    Rose lemonade is the best thirst quencher ever! You can have this Lemon-Orange Sherbet or Santra Nimbu Pani any day, anytime! It's super delicious!

    Make this non-alcoholic vegan drink in just 5 minutes! 

    a hand stirring a glass of Rose Lemonade with a stirrer

    Perfect summer drink!

    Table of Contents

    • Love lemonade
    • Trending now
    • New flavor in town
    • Why make this
    • Ingredients needed
    • Here's how to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Recipes with lemons and oranges
    • Rose Lemonade | Orange Lemon Sherbet

    Love lemonade

    The best way to satisfy citrus cravings is to make lemonade! In India, we call it Nimbu Pani or Sherbet and it is one of the most basic drinks that's offered to guests besides tea or coffee, especially during summertime. 

    Growing up, mom would always make a big batch of lemonade for us every summer and store it in the fridge. My brother and I would look forward to this chilled drink in the afternoons as we lazed around watching TV. 

    This and the ceiling fan at full speed helped us beat the heat, given that back then there were no ACs in the house. There’s seriously nothing more refreshing than a big glass of chilled, freshly-squeezed Nimbu Pani!

    Trending now

    New flavor in town

    If you have been around for a while, you will know how much I love using rose favor in my recipes. The list below proves how much I love it! 

    • Vegan Rose Basundi
    • Rose Sandesh
    • Raspberry Rose Hot Chocolate
    • Strawberry Hibiscus Rose Punch
    • Rose Coconut Ladoo
    • Gulkand Ice Cream

    I wanted to give this Nimbu Pani aka lemonade a floral twist. I wanted to dress up the plain old lemonade in a fun and interesting way and that's how this drink was born. 

    Adding rose syrup to this Nimbu Pani made it fragrant and sweet. I didn't have to add any extra sugar! Also, rose and lemon make a great combo!

    splash photo of Rose Lemonade

    Now that's a splash!

    Why make this

    Lemonades truly are one of the simplest and easiest homemade drinks that are super delicious! While no one really needs a reason to have lemonade, I urge you to try this different flavored lemonade today! 

    • Non-alcoholic, kid-friendly drink
    • A vegan drink made with just 6 ingredients
    • Super simple and easy recipe
    • New and different flavored lemonade recipe
    • A perfect balance of tangy and sweet
    • A thirst-quencher

    Ingredients needed

    all the ingredients required to make Rose Lemonade placed on a table with labels

    Needs just basic pantry essentials.

    Lemons and oranges work great together. Pairing contrasting citrus fruits gets you a fuller and more balanced flavor. 

    Oranges - Valencia oranges are considered the best when making orange juice. You can also use Tangerine, Clementine, or Navel varieties.

    Approximately 3 oranges will give you 1 cup of orange juice. use this as a thumb rule when making for a crowd. 

    Lemons or Limes - Fresh Meyer or Eureka lemons are preferred but use any kind available to you. Meyer lemons have smoother, thinner skin, a wonderful tangy aroma, and are also sweeter and less acidic than most other lemons.

    Rose syrup - Roohafza rose syrup is what I have used. It's easily available in Indian grocery stores or on Amazon. Feel free to use any rose syrup variety available to you. 

    Mint leaves - Gives the drink a refreshing boost. Use fresh mint leaves. 

    Black Salt - Also known as Kala Namak makes the drink even more refreshing and helps with digestion. According to Ayurveda, it's a cooling salt because it balances our body temperature so we don't feel overheated.

    Chia Seeds - Makes it more nutritious! It's a great way to include chia seeds into your diet. Since they are soaked before adding, they become easy to swallow and digest. 

    Plus it makes this Orange Lemon Sherbet more interesting - visually and taste-wise. 

    Here's how to make it

    3 image collage showing how to make Rose Lemonade

    It's so easy to make!

    Before you begin, soak chia seeds in water for 10 minutes. Also, make sure the lemons and oranges are at room temperature before you start squeezing the juice out of them. 

    1. In a mixing bowl, add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    2. Then add freshly squeezed orange juice.
    3. Add the soaked chia seeds and black salt. Mix it all together with water. Pour in serving glasses and then mix in the rose syrup. 

    Serving suggestions

    Garnish with mint leaves or even edible rose petals and serve chilled with eco-friendly straws. You can also add ice cubes or crushed ice in serving glasses to chill this Rose Lemonade instantly. 

    This Orange Lemon Sherbet is perfect for any day or occasion. Beat the heat with a chilled glass of rose lemonade, serve it at your house party, serve it for breakfast as an instant pick-me-up, kids party, or on any other occasion. 

    Another fun way of serving this would be to pour them in Popsicle molds and freeze them. Who can say NO to Rose Lemonade Popsicles?! 

    You can also pour them into ice cube trays and add them to drinks to spruce them up. Or you can enjoy them as a slushie! 

    A hand pouring rose syrup to a glass of Lemonade

    Rose makes all the difference!

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    If the rose syrup is not available, you can skip it. However, it will then be just a regular lemonade recipe! You can also flavor it with other syrups. 

    You can also use other flavoring ingredients like hibiscus, strawberries, and raspberries to make this lemonade. Use fresh lemons and oranges to make this drink. 

    While I have not added any additional sugar to this recipe because the rose syrup is sweet enough. However, feel free to add sugar or simple syrup. As an alternative, you can also add rose water and simple syrup. 

    Add some lemon zest and orange zest to this drink for more intense flavors! Try it! Instead of water, use Club Soda if needed. Instead of mint, you can also add basil. 

    If the lemonade is too sweet for you, add some lemon juice to balance it. If it's less sweet to taste, add some more rose syrup or simple syrup.

    There are many uses to lemon and orange peels in the house. So don't throw them away. I use them to make zest. 

    For the boozy version, add a shot of gin or vodka to it, and enjoy!

    How to pick the best lemons?

    When buying lemons, look for ones that are tender to the touch. That indicates they are juicy. Also, the heavier ones are juicier. 

    How to store lemonade?

    Transfer to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for a day or two. Select a container that's not transparent,  and is dark-colored to minimize exposure to oxygen and light. 

    You can also freeze this Orange Lemon Sherbet for two to three months. No matter how you store it, add the rose syrup before serving.

    Recipes with lemons and oranges

    • Instant Pot Lemon Rice
    • Cherry Lemon Iced Tea
    • Cucumber Lemonade
    • Orange Yogurt Cake
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    3 diffrent sized glasses filled with Rose Lemonade

    Serve this at your next house party!

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    a hand stirring a glass of Rose Lemonade with a stirrer

    Rose Lemonade | Orange Lemon Sherbet

    Rose lemonade is the best thirst quencher ever! You can have this Lemon-Orange Sherbet or Santra Nimbu Pani any day, anytime! It's super delicious! Make this non-alcoholic vegan drink in just 5 minutes! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 glasses
    Calories: 138.99kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients 

    • 3 lemons
    • 2 oranges
    • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoon black salt
    • 4 tablespoon rose syrup
    • 10-12 mint leaves
    • ice cubes optional

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    • Then add freshly squeezed orange juice.
    • Add the soaked chia seeds and black salt. Mix it all together with water. Pour in serving glasses and then mix in the rose syrup.
    • Garnish with mint leaves or even edible rose petals. You can also add ice cubes or crushed ice in serving glasses to chill this Rose Lemonade instantly.

    Notes

    If the rose syrup is not available, you can skip it. However, it will then be just a regular lemonade recipe! You can also flavor it with other syrups. 
    You can also use other flavoring ingredients like hibiscus, strawberries, and raspberries to make this lemonade. Use fresh lemons and oranges to make this drink. 
    While I have not added any additional sugar to this recipe because the rose syrup is sweet enough. However, feel free to add sugar or simple syrup. As an alternative, you can also add rose water and simple syrup. 
    Add some lemon zest and orange zest to this drink for more intense flavors! Try it! Instead of water, use Club Soda if needed. Instead of mint, you can also add basil. 
    If the lemonade is too sweet for you, add some lemon juice to balance it. If it's less sweet to taste, add some more rose syrup or simple syrup.
    There are many uses to lemon and orange peels in the house. So don't throw them away. I use them to make zest. 
    For the boozy version, add a shot of gin or vodka to it, and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138.99kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.77g | Protein: 2.59g | Fat: 2.19g | Saturated Fat: 0.25g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1177.69mg | Potassium: 281.82mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 22.79g | Vitamin A: 274.63IU | Vitamin C: 78.67mg | Calcium: 94.52mg | Iron: 1.87mg
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