Roses

For The Love Of Roses!

 

Vintage Homespun

 Candy Rose

 

 Rose Ice Cubes!

Rose Syrup

This recipe is from "Cocktails by Flavor" (2013).

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

3-4 organic red, scented, garden roses
2 cups caster sugar
11/2 cup water

Preparation

Wash rose petals. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to low, add the rose petals and simmer very gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not boil).
Remove from the heat and let cool 2-3 hours to allow the flavours to develop. Strain, then bottle.

Rose Champagne Cocktail

Rose syrup adds a sweet, floral touch to Champagne.

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

2 teaspoons rose syrup
Brut Champagne or sparkling wine

Preparation

Add the rose syrup to a champagne flute, then fill with Champagne.

Bella Donna

This recipe is from "Cocktails by Flavor" (2013).

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

1 2/3 ounces light rum
2/3 ounce limoncello
2/3 ounce fresh lemon juice
Dash rose syrup
Champagne
Lemon spiral, for garnish

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the Champagne in a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a dash of Champagne on top of the drink and add the garnish

Vintage Wedding!

St. Therese

I hope I have filled your hearts with the sweet scent of roses!