Gül Surubu (Rose Syrup)

Ingredients

• Rose petals 15-20 petals
• Poppy petals (red) 5-6 petals
• Citric acid (powdered) 2 teaspoons
• Water 4 cups
• Sugar 1 1/2 cups
• Water 6 cups

Directions

For extract : Rinse and drain petals.Remove white parts of rose, and dark parts of poppy petals. Place in a jar. Add citric acid and water. Cover and let stand for 1-1 1/2 month. This will be basic extract. Keep it in refigerator.

For syrup (cold drink) : Dissolve sugar in water stirring occasionally. Add desired amount of extract to taste. Stir in crushed ice. Serve in glasses with crushed ice.

6 servings