15-20 Rose petals
5-6 Poppy petals (red)
2 t. Citric acid (powdered)
4 c. Water
1 1/2 c. Sugar
6 c. Water
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.
Serves: 6
Background history: It is one of the oldest and most traditional drinks which dates back to the old times. It is not as popular as it used to be since there are a wide choice of cold drinks available on the market today. However it is still prepared and used in small towns in Anatolia where roses are grown abundantly. In summer months it is used as an ice-cold drink and offered to guests. It was also sprinkled over ice cream in old days.
Source: http://creative-homeliving.com/World_Kitchen/archive1.htm
Prepared by: Julieta for the August 2000 meeting and the February 2001 meeting