Rose Syrup

For Parsis, rose syrup falls into the category of a sharbat, a syrup to be diluted with water to make a refreshing drink. The commercial Indian brands are alarmingly pink and synthetic; Middle Eastern, French, and Italian brands are a little closer to the flower, and some Italian and French rose syrups are delightful. Rose syrup is essential for faluda, the milky, festive New Year’s drink.