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 Sharbat, also known as Gulab Sharbat, is a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down the body. Made with rose petals, it’s known for its soothing aroma and incredible health benefits.
This easy-to-make beverage is energizing, cooling, and ideal for hot summer days. It is popularly consumed during Ramadan days in India. Another popular drink made from rooh afza is mohabbat ka sharbat.
Growing up, I first tried rooh afza drink at my friend Paroul's home, and I absolutely loved it. Along with Rooh Afza, I also enjoyed refreshing drinks like nimbu pani, sattu sharbat her mom made.
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What Is Rooh Afza?
Rooh Afza is a concentrated rose-flavored syrup widely used in India, 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?
Rooh Afza with Milk
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups chilled milk, 2 tablespoons rooh afza syrup, and ½ tablespoon sugar (optional). 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 2 cups chilled water, 2 tablespoons rooh afza syrup, ½ tablespoon sugar (optional), 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional), and ice cubes. Mix thoroughly using a spoon or whisker until well combined.
Serve chilled. Add soaked sabja seeds if desired.
Serving Suggestions
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 an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Expert Tips
- Do not store Rooh Afza syrup bottles in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Rooh Afza syrup already contains sugar, so add the sugar accordingly.
Variations
- To increase the taste quotient of rooh afza cooler, you can add mint leaves, or even chaat masala.
- Soaked chia seeds can also be used instead of sabja seeds.
- 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.
- To enhance the taste of milk rooh afza, you can sprinkle cardamom powder on top. You can also add a few kesar (saffron) strands.
Rooh Afza Drink
Equipment
Ingredients
Rooh Afza with Milk
- 2 cups chilled whole milk
- 2 tablespoons rooh afza syrup
- ½-1 tablespoon sugar optional
- ½ tablespoon sabja seeds (soaked in ½ cup water), optional
Rooh Afza with Water
- 2 cups water chilled
- 2 tablespoons rooh afza syrup
- ½-1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice optional
- ½ tablespoon sabja seeds (soaked in ½ cup water), optional
- few ice cubes
Instructions
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.
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