📖 Instructions

1. Gather Your Ingredients: Before you start, make sure you have all your ingredients measured and ready to go. This includes your rose water, pink salt, vanilla extract, lemon juice (if using), and sparkling water or club soda. It's always easier when everything is at your fingertips.
2. Prepare the Rose Water Base: In a small pitcher or glass, combine the rose water and vanilla extract. Stir gently to blend the flavors. This base is where the magic happens, so take your time with it. A lil more of this, a lil less of that is usually a good method.
3. Add a Pinch of Pink Salt: This is where it gets interesting. Add a tiny pinch of pink salt to the rose water mixture. Start with a very small amount, like 1/8 of a teaspoon. The salt enhances the sweetness and adds a subtle savory note. Who knew salt could be so fun?
4. Incorporate Lemon Juice (Optional): If you like a bit of tang, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the mixture. Lemon juice balances the sweetness and gives the fizz a refreshing kick. I personally think it adds a really nice layer of flavor, but hey, you do you.
5. Combine Ingredients: Gently stir all the ingredients together until the pink salt is fully dissolved. Make sure everything is well combined, so you get a consistent flavor in every sip. You don't want a salty surprise at the bottom of your glass. Eww.
6. Fill Your Glass with Ice: Grab your favorite glass and fill it with ice cubes. The ice keeps the fizz cold and refreshing, perfect for a hot day or any time you need a cool drink.
7. Pour the Rose Water Mixture: Pour the prepared rose water mixture over the ice. Fill the glass about one-third to halfway full, depending on how strong you want the rose water flavor to be. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it away!
8. Top with Sparkling Water or Club Soda: Fill the rest of the glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda. The bubbles add a delightful effervescence to the drink. Watch it fizz and sparkle – it's so pretty!
9. Stir Gently: Give the fizz a gentle stir to combine the rose water mixture and the sparkling water. Be careful not to stir too vigorously, or you'll lose some of the bubbles. (We want bubbles, obviously).
10. Garnish (Optional): For an extra touch of elegance, garnish your Rose Water Pink Salt Vanilla Fizz with a few edible rose petals or a slice of lemon. It makes the drink look even more beautiful and inviting. Presentation is everything, am I right?
11. Serve Immediately: The fizz is best served immediately, while it's still cold and bubbly. Sip slowly and savor the unique blend of flavors. Enjoy!
12. Adjust to Taste: Taste the fizz and adjust the ingredients as needed. If it's too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it needs more depth, add another tiny pinch of pink salt. Customize it to your liking – that's the beauty of making it yourself!
13. Extra bubbly, anyone?: For an extra bubbly kick, consider using a soda siphon to carbonate your own water right before mixing. This guarantees maximum fizziness! Just be carefull with it. Those things can be intense. I once made a HUGE mess, trust me.
14. If you are feeling fancy: For a truly sophisticated presentation, consider chilling your glasses in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This keeps the fizz extra cold and adds a touch of luxury. If you are having friends over, they'll love the extra touch!