Name: Rose Petal Coolers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Rose Petals (fresh); 1 tbsp Chia Seeds (soaked); 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Honey (or sugar sugar)

Rose Petal Coolers

30 minutes

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Indian

About Rose Petal Coolers

As summer approaches and temperatures begin to soar, our bodies and taste buds yearn for something refreshingly cool. While rose-based drinks like lassi, milkshakes, and sharbat are classic favorites during the hot months, I decided to give a creative twist to this tradition by crafting a unique Rose Petal Cooler. Inspired by the soothing properties of rose petals, which are often used in making Gulkand, I wanted to explore their potential in a more vibrant and hydrating beverage.

This delightful cooler combines the natural cooling essence of fresh rose petals with the goodness of chia seeds, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Not only does it offer a fragrant, floral escape from the heat, but the addition of chia seeds also brings a healthy boost, making this drink as nourishing as it is refreshing. Perfect for quenching your thirst and treating your senses, this Rose Petal Cooler is sure to become your new favorite summer indulgence.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep15

Cook15

Total30

Calories34 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages Desserts

Recipe TasteCrunchy Sour Sweet Tangy

Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup Rose Petals fresh
▢ 1 tbsp Chia Seeds soaked
▢ 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
▢ 1 tbsp Honey or sugar sugar

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Instructions

Blend rose petals, adding half glass of water.
Then adf lemon juice, chia seeds & sugar/ honey. I used coconut sugar.
Add more 1/4 glass water. Mix well & taste. Adjust lemon juice & sugar quantity as per your taste.
Crush some ice cubes, fill it in tall glass & pour cooler over it.

Recipe Notes

You can replace chia seeds with Basil seeds/ sabja/ tukmariya.

Additional Tips

For a more intense floral flavor, steep the rose petals in warm water for 10-15 minutes before blending, then use both the petals and the infused water in your cooler.
To create a beautiful layered effect, soak chia seeds separately with a drop of rose water and add them to the glass just before serving, giving the drink a visually appealing speckled look and enhanced aroma.
If you prefer a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup, which blend well with the floral and citrus notes of the cooler.
Serve the cooler over crushed ice and garnish with edible dried rose petals and a thin lemon slice for an elegant presentation at summer gatherings.