Instructions

  1. Put sugar and water into a pan and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
  2. Bring to a boil and add lemon juice.
  3. Boil without stirring, for 10 minutes, skimming when necessary.
  4. Add colouring to syrup to achieve a deep pink - it will be lighter when diluted later.
  5. Add rose water and boil 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat, cool, bottle and seal.
  6. To serve, put 2-3 tbs syrup or to taste, in a glass (I use more but maybe my glasses are big) then fill with iced water.