Gulab Sharbat

1. Crush the rose petals using a mortar and pestle and place them in a large bowl.

2. Add the boiling water, then pour the mixture into a metal container and add cardamom seeds. Set aside for 8 hours or overnight.

3. Pour the rose-cardamom water through a muslin lined strainer set over a bowl.

4. Add sugar, and float the bowl over a hot water filled sink until the sugar dissolves.

5. Remove from hot water and filter it again. Cool it to room temperature.

6. Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir well.

7. Serve in a glass half-filled with crushed ice!