Rose water
It's cuffing season, ladies and gentlemen, and this drink just goes to prove it. Fit for the hopeless romantic, it's a pretty drink for the pretty special someone. Traditionally, rose water represents the symbol of love and purity used in meditation and prayer or at weddings. Said to have anti-aging properties and mood enhancing effects, it's certainly a cheaper, pain free way to avoid the needle aka Botox.
What you'll need:
-dried rose petals (or fresh from an organic, pesticide-free source)
-water saucepan with lid
-nut bag or several thicknesses of cheesecloth
-dark bottle for storage (spray nozzle optional)
Directions: Measure 1/4 cup of dried rose petals into your saucepan. Use 1/2 to 3/4 cup if you are using fresh petals. Pour 1 1/2 cups water into your saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to the lowest setting that still allows the water to simmer. Simmer until the color of the rose petals has faded. Mine became almost colorless. This only took about 5-10 minutes. Leave the lid on and cool completely. Pour water and petals through the nut bag or cheesecloth into a dark, clean bottle. You can use a funnel or strain into a measuring bowl with a pour spout and then pour into your dark bottle. Store in the refrigerator for several weeks or on the counter for up to one week.
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