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How to make rose water using fresh rose petals – it’s simple, fragrant, and so easy to create. Rose water is as versatile as it is beautiful, with benefits that go from beauty to wellness. Use it in cocktails, as a natural skin toner, in a calming bath, or even as a floral boost in tea.
If you love rose try my fluffy rose flavored marshmallows, homemade rose lollipops, and my rose water gin cocktail!
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Pin ItThe rose has been treasured for centuries – not just for its beauty, but for its healing benefits too. While we love using it in a rose water gin cocktail, making rose water at home is surprisingly easy (especially if you have fresh roses in your garden!).
There are two methods: the hydrosol method produces clear rose water by capturing condensation in a bowl, but it’s more work and yields less. I prefer the simpler way – just simmering petals with water. It’s quick, easy, and just as lovely!
Rose Water Supplies
Fresh Rose Petals: Use fragrant, pesticide-free petals – organic is best for beauty or edible uses
Distilled Water: Ensures your rose water stays fresh longer and free of impurities
Large Pot: A heavy-bottomed pot is perfect for gently simmering the petals
Strainer: Helps remove the petals after steeping, leaving you with a smooth, petal-free water.
Funnel and Bottle: Makes pouring easy and mess-free; store it in a clean, glass bottle with a lid to keep it fresh and fragrant
This method is much easier and good for food recipes or cocktails. It has a shorter shelf life but is a quick way to make potent rose water.
How to Make Rose Water
Add 3-4 cups of fresh rose petals to a pot and pour distilled water over them until they’re covered by about an inch.
Bring the water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
Strain the mixture into a bowl, discarding the petals.
Use a funnel to transfer the water into a clean bottle with a lid for storing.
Rose Water Tips
Use organic roses: Make sure your petals are pesticide-free, especially if you’re using the rose water in drinks, food, or on your skin.
Pick petals at their peak: Fresh, fragrant petals (not wilted ones) will give you the best scent and color.
Use distilled water: It’s free of minerals and impurities, helping your rose water last longer.
Store it in a glass bottle: Preferably dark glass to preserve the fragrance and keep it fresh.
Refrigerate for longer shelf life: Homemade rose water will stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s great for the skin, to add to cocktails, room sprays, and to drink! It containsvitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as antioxidants.
Have you ever tried adding it to your favorite candy? You can’t go wrong with these beautiful homemade rose lollipops!
Yes, you can. It works to maintain the skin’s pH balance. It has antibacterial properties, and you can use it for your daily skincare routine.
Furthermore, there are many other ways you can use it too. Here are a few below:
Add it to a spray bottle and use it as a room or pillow spray.
Pour some into a glass of water with lemon juice.
Make a cocktail with it, like our rose water gin cocktail!
Use it as an antiseptic for cuts and scrapes, as it helps heal wounds faster.
It does expire. You will have a longer life if you use distilled water when making it. The Hydrosol method can last up to 6 months. If using tap water, it will shorten the life.
Store it in a cool, dry place. It does not need to be refrigerated. Store it in a glass bottle with a tight lid.
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Rose Water
Ingredients
- 4 cups rose petals, 3-4 cups is good
- 4 cups water, cover with water until you reach 1" over the rose petals.
Instructions
- Add 3-4 cups of rose petals into a pot.Pour distilled water over the top.
- Cover the rose petals about 1″ with water.
- Bring the water to a soft boil and then simmer low for 25 minutes.
- Strain over a bowl and then discard the rose petals.
- Use a funnel to pour the water into a bottle with a lid.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Rose water can be expensive to order online or hard to find in stores where I live–but I have lots of roses growing in the backyard, so I definitely want to try this recipe. I’m glad it’s simple and doesn’t take fancy equipment. Now I want to make some Turkish Delight with homemade rose water! 😋
Amazing! One more recipe to add to my collection of face and body remedies!!! ????