Mohabbat Ka Sharbat, also known as Love Potion, is a traditional and refreshing summer drink that originated in the bustling streets of Old Delhi. It is made with milk, watermelon cubes, rooh afza(rose syrup), sugar and ice cubes.
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Are you looking for a delicious drink that not only quenches your thirst but also delights your taste buds? Look no further—Mohabbat Ka Sharbat is the answer! This delightful watermelon rose sharbat is a popular summer drink in India, known for its refreshing taste and vibrant colours. It is also known as pyaar ishq mohabbat sharbat and is served during Ramadan and Eid Days.
This vibrant and visually appealing drink is cherished for its taste, making it a popular choice to beat the scorching summer heat. Whether you enjoy it solo on a lazy afternoon or serve it to guests, this delightful drink will become a new summer favourite.
Why you’ll love Mohabbat Ka Sharbat?
Refreshing: With its cooling properties, Mohabbat Ka Sharbat is the perfect drink to beat the hot summer days.
Delicious: The blend of rooh afza (rose syrup), water melon, and milk creates a sweet and refreshing flavour.
Aesthetic Appeal: The beautiful and pleasing colour is perfect for impressing friends and family at gatherings. This watermelon rose drink is also loved by people of all ages.
Easy & Simple: This simple rose watermelon sharbat is easy to put together with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Customizable: Mohabbat Ka Sharbat can be customized to your taste. You can add additional ingredients like sabja seeds, jelly, vermicelli, and ice cream. The refreshing watermelon drink can be made vegan using the dairy-free milk you choose.
Ingredients used to make Mohabbat Ka Sharbat Recipe
How to make Mohabbat Ka Sharbat?
Chop the watermelon into small cubes. Remove the seeds, if any.
Add whole milk, rooh afza ( rose syrup ), sugar, and cardamom powder to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Next, add ice cubes to the rose milk mixture.
Add finely chopped watermelon and mix again.
Transfer this to a tall serving glass. Garnish with edible rose petals. You could use fresh rose petals or dried rose petals.
Top the cold drink with more watermelon chunks, mint leaves if desired. Serve.
Tips & Suggestions
This rose sharbat tastes best when fresh. Leftover Mohabbat ka sharbat can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
You can add a squeeze of lime juice to the delicious summer drink for an extra burst of freshness.
Serve the Mohabbat Ka Sharbat in tall glasses rimmed with a slice of watermelon for a visually appealing presentation.
Pair this delightful drink with light snacks such as cucumber sandwiches or fruit chaat for a refreshing summer party spread.
Variations in this Watermelon Rose Drink
Add some fresh watermelon juice/puree for more watermelon flavour.
Any other rose syrup can be used instead of rooh afza. For more flavour, add rose water or kewra water as well.
Honey or maple syrup can be used in place of white sugar to sweeten the drink.
Garnish with mint leaves if desired for a colourful presentation.
Chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios, or cashews may be sprinkled over this refreshing drink for a nutty flavour.
For those preferring dairy-free options, coconut milk, cashew milk or almond milk can be substituted for traditional cow’s milk, providing a different creamy texture.
Sabja seeds soaked in water, cooked vermicelli, and flavoured jelly cubes can be added to the Mohabbat Ka Sharbat. Finally, the drink can also be topped with a scoop of vanilla or rose-flavoured ice cream
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Mohabbat Ka Sharbat | Watermelon Rose Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Watermelon diced
- 2 cups Cold Milk
- 3 tablespoon Rooh Afza Syrup
- 2 tablespoon Sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 20 Ice Cubes
For Garnish
- Edible Rose Petals optional
- Mint Leaves optional
- Watermelon Slices
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon into small cubes. Keep it ready.
- Add whole milk, rooh afza ( rose syrup ), sugar, and cardamom powder to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Next, add ice cubes to the rose milk mixture.
- Add finely chopped watermelon and mix again.
- Transfer this to a tall serving glass. Garnish with edible rose petals. You could use fresh rose petals or dried rose petals.
- Top the cold drink with more watermelon chunks, and mint leaves if desired. Serve cold.