I used Andys recipe for elder flower cordial but used rose petals instead.
About 40 or more flower heads, petals only - I used rosa rogosa as that's what was growing round here!
3 1/2 lb sugar
1 lemon - sliced
2 tsp citric acid
2 1/2 pints boiling water
Grind up the flower petals - I just used my blender and put into a container with all the other ingredients and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let it all steep for about 5 days - stirring twice a day. Strain and pur into sterilised bottles. Keep in the fridge. It makes a lovely colourful, gently flavoured cordial.
Rose petal cordial
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Re: Rose petal cordial
mmm nice one i love flowery/perfumed flavoured stuff - people think i'm a bit weird for it! i've got a recipe for rose petal cheesecake if your interested?
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Re: Rose petal cordial
Im thinking i might use the petals + also some jasmine to make a floral summer ale
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