From Shakespeare to nursery rhymes, the humble rose is loaded with symbolic meaning, often relating to matters of the heart. To the herbalist, roses are simultaneously uplifting and tranquility inducing, helping to soothe frazzled nerves and balance the emotional heart. Not only do they promote a sense of well-being, roses are also edible and quite delicious!
Join us to learn how to mix up a couple of rose-y cocktails starring this gorgeous and aromatic ingredient. Commonly found in Middle Eastern cuisines, a touch of rose is all it takes to lend an exotic note to an otherwise ordinary recipe.
A word of caution… once you start using rose in your recipes, you might find it hard to stop! ??
Rose Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 part rose petals
- 10 parts hot water, just off the boil
- sugar or honey
Directions
Pour hot water over rose petals, cover and allow to steep for a few hours, or until rose petals are pale and spent
Strain and press all plant matter from water
Combine rose infusion with an equal 1:1 amount of sugar or honey (up to 1:1.5 for a thicker syrup), stirring until dissolved
Allow to cool and bottle; syrup should last up to 2 months in the refrigerator
Prosecco-Rose Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 T rose syrup
- prosecco or other sparkling wine
Directions
Pour syrup into a wine glass or champagne flute and pour prosecco over
Cheeky Rose Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 oz tequila
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 T rose syrup
- 2 T water
- crushed ice
Directions
Mix all ingredients together and serve over crushed iced.
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