Rooh Afza Drink | Rooh Afza Sharbat

Rooh Afza Sharbat (or Ruabja Sharbat) is a cooling and refreshing drink recipe made with rooh afza syrup, water, or milk, sugar, and ice cubes. It is typically served during hot summer days as it has cooling properties.

Rooh afza, also known as gulab sharbat, is one of the most intense beverages for lowering body temperature. Rose petals are prized for their aroma and outstanding health benefits. They offer energizing, cooling, and restorative effects.

In Indian families, rooh afza has long been a standard. When the temperature rises, bottles of rooh afza find their way into our homes. Homemade rooh afza is delicious and healthful, especially making it a great beverage to cool yourself in the summer.

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• What Is Rooh Afza? 
• Rooh Afza Milk Ingredients
• How To Make Rooh Afza Sharbat?
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage Suggestion
• Tips & Variations
• More Indian Beverage Recipes
• Rooh Afza Drink

What Is Rooh Afza? 

Rooh Afza is a concentrated rose-flavored syrup widely used in Indian, Pakistan, and the Middle East. Sugar, rose petals, and flavoring components are used to make it. It is commonly mixed with milk or water. It is a perfect drink to have during the hot summer months as it is calming, cooling, and thirst-quenching. It is a popular drink served during the holy month of Ramadan.

Rooh Afza Milk Ingredients

• Rose Syrup: I used the Hamdard Rooh Afza Sharbat Syrup brand. You can use any brand. It is easily available in Indian grocery stores and on Amazon.
• Sweetener: Use granulated or powdered sugar as a sweetener. You can replace sugar with honey or maple syrup. Rooh afza syrup already has sugar in it, so adjust the sugar accordingly or skip it.
• Milk: Use whole milk to make the drink. If you are a vegan, use plant-based milk like almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.

How To Make Rooh Afza Sharbat?

Do you know what? You can also have rooh afza with milk. It is a great drink and is popularly consumed during Ramadan days in India.

Rooh Afza with Milk

In a large mixing bowl, add chilled milk, rooh afza syrup, and sugar. Mix thoroughly using a spoon or whisker until well combined.

Serve chilled. I also like to add sabja seeds to increase their taste and health quotient. 

Rooh Afza with Water

In a large mixing bowl, add chilled water, rooh afza syrup, sugar (optional), lemon juice, and ice cubes. Mix thoroughly using a spoon or whisker until well combined.

Serve chilled. Add soaked sabja seeds if desired.

Serving Suggestions

This drink can be served with either water or milk. Be it in the morning or in the evening, this drink is really refreshing, making it an ideal summer drink. 

Storage Suggestion

Store-bought Rooh Afza syrup should be stored in a cool and dry place. Do not refrigerate this syrup once opened.

Rooh Afza drink can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

1. To increase the taste quotient of rooh afza cooler, you can add mint leaves, or even chaat masala.
2. To enhance the taste of milk rooh afza, you can sprinkle cardamom powder on top. You can also add a few Kesar strands.
3. Soaked Chia seeds can also be used instead of sabja seeds.
4. Do not store Rooh Afza syrup bottles in the refrigerator or freezer.
5. Rooh Afza syrup already contains sugar, so add the sugar accordingly.
6. You can replace water with soda to make Rooh Afza's drink fizzy. It is recommended to avoid carbonation if you are making it for Ramadan iftar.

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