ROOH AFZA!! Ramadan 2025: DIY Rooh Afza-Style Rose Sherbet

The holy month of Ramadan is here and it is incomplete without Rooh Afza. During this time of fasting, prayer, and togetherness, Muslims abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, breaking their fast with a delicious iftaar meal. Traditionally, the fast is broken with a midnight feast of iftar, which starts with a bite of date and by drinking water. Then follows a lip-smacking spread of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. While the spread varies from one home to another, one drink remains a constant favourite—Rooh Afza.

A fragrant rose sherbet, Rooh Afza has been a Ramadan staple for over a century, and is widely enjoyed across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Its cooling, floral essence makes it a must-have during the hot fasting months. It is usually made from store-bought syrup these days, but here is a DIY version of this refreshing drink for you to try at home this iftaar. Dazzle your friends and family by making it in under 10 minutes.

Easy 10-Minute Rose Sherbet Recipe

Ingredients:
Sugar syrup
Rose petals
Rose essence
Milk

Instructions:
1️. Mix rose petals and rose flavouring into sugar syrup.
2️. Add rose essence and milk, stirring well.
3️. Pour ¼ cup of this concentrate into a glass and top it with cold water.
4️. Stir and enjoy! For a zesty twist, add a dash of lemon juice.

This quick, refreshing homemade rose sherbet is perfect for Ramadan and beyond. Keep this simple recipe handy, and you will never miss out on your favourite iftaar drink again!