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    Decorated Treats » Recipes » Beverage Recipes

    Rose Milk (How to Make)

    Published: Apr 6, 2023 · Modified: Aug 27, 2023 by Priya Maha

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    This rose milk recipe makes a refreshing drink with a combination of creamy milk and the fragrant essence of roses, creating a unique and aromatic flavor that is absolutely delicious.

    A glass of rose milk with rose petal flakes on top.
    Sweet Floral Milk Made with Roses
    Jump to:
    • ❤️Why you will love this recipe
    • 📋Ingredients
    • 🧾Substitution and Variations
    • 👩‍🍳How to Make
    • 🍽️Serving & storage
    • 💡Expert Tips
    • 💭FAQs
    • ❤️More Recipes You Will Love
    • 📖Recipe

    ❤️Why you will love this recipe

    • This recipe makes a delicious drink.
    • It can be served hot or cold.
    • It requires very simple ingredients and is very easy to make too.
    • There are various ways to prepare this delectable drink including using store-bought rose syrup for a quick fix, but the recipe I have on this page is a more natural option, using natural ingredients (natural rose petals). I have also provided options for using natural rosewater extract for a quicker option. Both methods produce equally delicious results.
    • Whether you prefer to use natural flower petals or the choose the convenience of the extract, the end result is a sweet and fragrant summer drink that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated on a hot day.

    Like this easy milk recipe? Here are my other recipes you might want to check out:

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    📋Ingredients

    • Milk - use whole milk for a creamy texture.
    • Rose petals (dried) - these can be purchased online or from local shops. Make sure they are the edible version.
    • Sugar - sweetens the drink. It is best to use white sugar so as to maintain the pink hue of the drink. Both coarse sugar or granulated sugar will work for this recipe.
    • Rose water extract (optional) - this is optional but it definitely enhances the rose flavor in the drink.
    • Pink food coloring (optional) - adds a lovely pink hue to the milk.

    *Refer to the recipe card below for full list of ingredients and exact quantities. For best results, use a digital kitchen scale where applicable*

    🧾Substitution and Variations

    • Whole milk can be substituted with skim milk. If you wish to make a vegan version of this rose milk, you can substitute the whole milk with non-dairy milks or other plant-based milk such as coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk or even oat milk. Do note that the taste of the milk will be different when made with these non whole milk.
    • Dried rose petals can be replaced with fresh flower petals. However, make sure they are edible. Wash them well before using to remove any dirt or insects.
    • If you are not a fan of artificial colors, other more natural options would be to use red beet powder or other fruit or flower powders (such as hibiscus petals) that can contribute to the pink color. Make sure these are edible powders.
    • White sugar can be substituted with plain simple syrup or rose simple syrup. Use one and half tablespoons of syrup for every one tablespoon of white sugar.
    • You can adjust the level of sweetness of this rose syrup milk by increasing or reducing the amount of sugar used.
    • You can also turn this rose milk into rose milk boba by adding some cooked tapioca pearls in brown sugar syrup into a glass and topping it with ice cubes the rose milk.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you do try, please let me know in the comments section below!

    👩‍🍳How to Make

    Infusing milk with dried rose petals

    A poster of 4 images showing how to steep dried rose petals in milk.
    1. Start by measuring the milk into a small saucepan.
    2. Turn on the heat to a low flame and heat up the milk until it starts to bubble on the sides.
    3. Turn off the heat and add the rose petals. Stir to soak them into the milk.
    4. Cover the saucepan and let the rose petals steep in the milk for 10 minutes.
    5. Strain the rose petals with a sieve and press them with the back of a spoon to release as much rose extract as possible. Discard the strained rose petals. If you do not wish to sweeten the milk or add any extract or coloring to it, the milk is ready for consumption at this stage.
    6. Pour it into serving glasses and garnish with some dried rose petal flakes. To serve the rose milk cold, add some ice cubes.
    • The rose milk made this way will not have any pink hue to it, and the rose flavoring will be rather light.

    Adding sweetener, rose water extract and food coloring

    A poster of 4 images showing how to sweeten and color milk.
    1. To sweeten the rose milk, add the sugar into the strained milk prepared above.
    2. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Again, if you do not wish to add any additional extract or coloring, the milk can be served.
    3. The rose flavored milk drink made using only rose petals (without any other rose water extract) will yield a mild floral aroma for the milk. For those who prefer a stronger rose flavoring and aroma, rose water extract can do just that. Add the rose water extract into the strained and sweetened tea.
    4. Also add some pink food coloring if you wish to give your rose flavored milk a pretty and sweet pink hue. The drink can be served warm or iced.
    Top view of a glass of pink milk with pink rose flakes.
    Warm Milk Flavored with Natural Rose Petals

    🍽️Serving & storage

    • This rose milk is best served as soon as it is made.
    • Since this is a milk-based drink, it will not last well at room temperature for long hours. Hence, if not serving immediately, the milk is best kept refrigerated. It can last in the fridge for 2 days.
    • Simply heat up the milk for a warm cup of rose milk, or add some ice cubes to the chilled milk and served it as iced rose milk.
    • You can also add some boba pearls in brown sugar syrup to the chilled milk for added texture.

    💡Expert Tips

    • You can use both fresh real roses or dried roses, but make sure you choose the edible ones. Organic ones will be better. If using fresh flowers, make sure to wash the flower well before using to remove all dirt and any insects.
    • For dried flower petals, choose food grade ones. You will be able to find these in local food stores or online stores. If you are using whole dried roses or rose buds, it is best that you tear the petals apart to allow maximum absorption of the extract from the petals.
    • While seeping rose petals in milk does not quite contribute to the color, the easiest way is to add a little food coloring to the milk. Rose flavored milk in pink tone gives it a lovely look.
    • My rose flavored milk recipe on this page is sweetened with white sugar. You can also sweeten the rose milk with simple syrup, maple syrup, honey, or rose simple syrup. You can also use brown sugar as a sweetener for this homemade rose milk but do note that it may change the color of your rose milk to a light tinge of brown.

    💭FAQs

    What is rose water extract?

    Rose water extract is extract of the rose flowers. It is also sometimes known as rose essence. There are a few ways in which rose water extract is made. The easiest is to steep the rose flower petals in hot water and use the water as the extract. Other forms are the commercially produced ones via steam distillation or water distillation and the cold press method.

    Rose water extract is not only used in edible items, it is also used in cosmetics. When choosing rose water extract for culinary purposes, make sure it is the edible, food-safe version.

    Can I make rose milk without rose petals?

    Yes, you can. The best substitute for rose petals is rose water extract. And it is a quick way of making rose milk too.

    Just add a few drops of rose water extract into a glass of milk, add the sweetener of your choice and you have a glass of rose milk ready, the easy way.

    A glass of rose milk with rose petal flakes on top.
    Rose Syrup Milk

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    📖Recipe

    A glass of rose milk with rose petal flakes on top.

    Rose Milk

    This rose milk recipe makes a refreshing and delightful drink with a combination of creamy milk and the fragrant essence of roses.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Yield: 2 glasses
    Author: Priya Maha
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    Metric - US Customary

    For best results, use the metrics measurements. US customary measurements have not been tested and are only meant for guide.

    Ingredients

    • 500 ml milk
    • 5 g dried rose petals
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon rose water extract (optional)
    • A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Measure milk into a small saucepan.
    • Turn on the heat to a low flame and heat up the milk until it starts to bubble on the sides.
    • Turn off the heat and add the rose petals. Stir to soak the petals into the milk.
    • Cover the saucepan and let the rose petals seep in the milk for 10 minutes.
    • Strain the rose petals with a sieve and press them with the back of a spoon to release as much rose extract as possible. Discard the strained rose petals.
    • To make sweet rose milk, add sugar into the strained milk.
    • Stir well until the sugar dissolves. If preferred, add the rose extract (for stronger rose aroma) and a few drops of pink food coloring. The drink can be served warm or iced.

    Notes

    • You can use both fresh real roses or dried roses, but make sure you choose the edible ones (food grade). Organic ones will be better. If using fresh flowers, make sure to wash the flower well before using to remove all dirt and any insects.
    • If you are using whole dried roses or rose buds, it is best that you tear the petals apart to allow maximum absorption of the extract from the petals.
    • While seeping rose petals in milk does not quite contribute to the color, the easiest way is to add a little food coloring to the milk. Rose flavored milk in pink tone gives it a lovely look. If you are not a fan of artificial colors, other more natural options would be to use red beet powder or other fruit or flower powders (such as hibiscus petals) that can contribute to the pink color. Make sure these are edible powders.
    • This rose flavored milk recipe is sweetened with white sugar. You can also sweeten the rose milk with plain simple syrup, or rose simple syrup. Use one and half tablespoons of syrup for every one tablespoon of white sugar.
    • Other sweetener options include maple syrup and honey. You can also use brown sugar as a sweetener for this homemade rose milk but do note that it may change the color of your rose milk to a light tinge of brown.
    • You can adjust the level of sweetness of this rose syrup milk by increasing or reducing the amount of sugar used.
    • Whole milk can be substituted with skim milk. If you wish to make a vegan version of this rose milk, you can substitute the whole milk with non-dairy milks or other plant-based milk such as coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk or even oat milk. Do note that the taste of the milk will be different when made with these non whole milk.
    • You can also turn this rose milk into rose milk boba by adding some cooked tapioca pearls in brown sugar syrup into a glass and topping it with ice cubes the rose milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 30.9mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 386.9mg | Sugar: 18.4g | Vitamin A: 417.7IU | Calcium: 317.2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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