Rose Cottage Fragrant Old English Rose Liqueur Syrup

Total Time: 72 hrs Preparation Time: 72 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh fragrant red rose petals (free of pesticides)
• 2 lbs sugar
• 1 pint good brandy
• 1 pint cold water

Recipe

• 1 boil the sugar and water to a clear syrup. alow it to cool and when it is a little more than blood-warm, pour it over half a pound of fresh red rose petals. cover it with muslin or a tea towel, and leave it in a cool, dark place for twenty-four hours.
• 2 on the second day, strain into a clean container, and then add the second supply of rose petals.
• 3 on the third day put in the last half pound of rose petals and leave to infuse for one more day.
• 4 on the fourth day, strain through a muslin bag or a mesh sieve into a clean conatiner. add the brandy; then strain again through a muslin bag or a mesh sieve, stir well and bottle.
• 5 this liqueur syrup is delightful as a beverage, mixed with sparkling water or lemonade; it is also wonderful when added to flavour custards, creams, desserts, cheesecakes or ice creams.