Rose Water Soda - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 -3 tablespoons rose water
3 limes, sliced
1 cup mint leaf
1 1/4 liters soda water
red food coloring (optional)
ice cube
rose petal (to garnish)

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes until sugar dissolves.
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then chill until cold.
In a large jug, combine the sugar syrup with the rosewater, lime slices and mint.
Add the soda water and a few drops of food colouring.
Add ice cubes and stir.