Looking for a refreshing drink without alcohol? This beautiful pink mocktail brings the sweet floral notes of tea roses together with fresh fruit juices for a perfect spring sipper.

The Tea Rose Delight Mocktail combines rose tea, strawberry puree, and lemon juice to create an elegant alcohol-free beverage perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, or any special occasion.

The pretty pink color and delicate rose garnish make this drink look as good as it tastes.

Each sip offers a light, refreshing blend of floral and fruity flavors that guests will love.

Not only does this mocktail look fancy, it takes just 5 minutes to make with simple ingredients.

The recipe makes enough for 4 servings and can be prepped ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Tea Rose Delight Mocktail Recipe

This elegant non-alcoholic drink combines floral rose syrup with refreshing iced tea for a sophisticated beverage perfect for special occasions or afternoon gatherings.

John

Prep Time 8

Total Time 8

Serving Size

Equipment

Large pitcher (32 oz capacity)
Long-handled mixing spoon

Measuring cups and spoons
Ice cube tray
4 Tall glasses

Fine-mesh strainer
Tea infuser or tea bags

Ingredients

4 cups brewed black tea chilled

1/2 cup rose syrup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups sparkling water

Ice cubes
Fresh rose petals for garnish optional
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

4 lemon wheels for garnish

Instructions

Brew the black tea using 4 tea bags in 4 cups of hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Then, place it in the refrigerator until cold.

Pour the chilled tea into a large pitcher. Then, add rose syrup and lemon juice.
Stir the mixture gently until well combined.
Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.

Pour the tea mixture into glasses, filling them 3/4 full.
Top each glass with sparkling water.
Finally, garnish with fresh mint leaves, rose petals, and lemon wheels.

Notes

Store any leftover tea mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without the sparkling water.

Use food-grade rose petals to ensure they are safe for consumption.

Replace black tea with green tea for a lighter version.

Add more or less rose syrup to adjust the sweetness level.

The recipe serves 4 people and takes about 15 minutes to prepare, plus cooling time.

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Tasting Notes

Tea Rose Delight presents a gentle pink hue that sparkles in the glass. The aroma carries sweet notes of fresh roses mixed with hints of black tea.

The first sip brings forward the bright, floral taste of rose syrup balanced by the smooth richness of black tea. A touch of lemon adds a light citrus tang that lifts the drink.

Fresh mint leaves create a cool, refreshing sensation that lingers on the palate. Meanwhile, the bubbles from the sparkling water give the mocktail a pleasant fizzy texture.

The drink’s sweetness level sits at medium, making it suitable for most taste preferences. Each element blends well without any single flavor becoming too strong.

Perfect pairing suggestions:

Light pastries
Fruit tarts
Tea sandwiches

Chocolate truffles

The aftertaste leaves a subtle floral note with a clean, refreshing finish. This mocktail works well as both a brunch beverage and an afternoon refreshment.

Substitute

You can make changes to this mocktail recipe with different ingredients. Each swap keeps the drink’s pink color and sweet taste.

Replace rose syrup with other floral syrups like lavender or elderflower. These give a similar sweet and fragrant touch to the drink.

For a non-tea version, skip the black tea and use:

Pink lemonade

Cranberry juice
Pomegranate juice
Raspberry-flavored sparkling water

The sugar rim can be made with:

Pink sugar crystals
Crushed dried rose petals

Regular white sugar mixed with pink food coloring

Fresh rose petals can be swapped with:

Edible pink flowers

Fresh mint leaves
Dried hibiscus flowers
Thin lemon slices

Change the garnish style by using:

Floating petals
Small flower buds

Twisted citrus peels
Fresh berries

Tea Rose Delight Mocktail Recipe