Rose syrup is a flavoured simple syrup with the addition of fresh or dried rose petals which impart a delicate rose flavour reminiscent of Turkish delight. This quick and easy recipe is versatile and is great in drinks, desserts, cocktails, cakes and buttercream icing.
Easy Rose Syrup Recipe
A quick and easy rose syrup using fresh or dried roses. This recipe makes 1 cup (250 ml) of syrup.
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup culinary-grade dried rose petals
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a pot and simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved
- Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse
- Strain with a fine-mesh strainer or muslin cloth to remove the rose petals
- Decant into a sterilised bottle and store in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
Notes
Can use 1/4 cup dried culinary roses instead of fresh
Uses:
- Cordials
- Cocktails
- Champagne/sparkling wine cocktails
- Added to gin or vodka
- Buttercream frosting
- Cakes
- Meringues
- Milkshakes
- Flavoured sparkling water
- Ice cream
- Tea or coffee flavouring
- Jellies
