Buying rosewater can be pricey and sometimes tricky to find, but making it at home is surprisingly easy and cost-effective. Not only is it a fragrant addition to your culinary creations like pastries and cakes, but it’s also a versatile ingredient for homemade beauty products. You can even use this as a refreshing face toner, or to freshen up your face linens.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to four different methods for making your own rosewater.
• 12 drops of rose essential oil.
• 1 cup (240 ml) distilled water.
The Method
• Gather a glass jar and, if using as a spray, a misting bottle.
• Fill the jar with distilled water.
• Add 12 drops of rose essential oil, diluted in a bit of vodka, to prevent the oil from floating.
• Shake the jar well to mix.
• Store in the jar or transfer to a misting bottle for easy use.
The Ingredients
• ¼ cup dried rose petals.
• 1¼ cups (300 ml) hot distilled water.
The Method
• Collect your dried rose petals and hot distilled water.
• Place the petals in a glass jar.
• Pour the hot water over the petals, cover, and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
• Strain the mixture into another jar, discarding the petals.
• Seal and refrigerate the rosewater for up to 3 months.
• 1 cup rose petals (about 2 roses).
• 2 cups (475 ml) distilled water.
• 1 tsp vodka (optional).
The Method
• Rinse fresh, pesticide-free roses and pull off the petals.
• Place petals in a saucepan with distilled water, just enough to cover them.
• Optional: Add a teaspoon of vodka to extend the shelf life.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
• Strain the liquid into a clean jar and store in the fridge.
The Ingredients
• 16-20 cups (500 grams) rose petals.
• Distilled water (as needed).
The Method
• Divide the rose petals into two piles.
• Crush one pile to release the juices and combine with distilled water in a ceramic bowl.
• Add the remaining petals, cover, and let sit for 24 hours.
• Transfer to a saucepan and simmer on low heat until bubbles form.
• Strain the liquid into a jar and store in the fridge.
About The Storage:
For all methods, refrigerate your rosewater to keep it fresh for up to three months. If kept at room temperature, use within a week to avoid spoilage. Thats all pals. Have fun.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to four different methods for making your own rosewater.
01. Rosewater with Essential Oil
The Ingredients• 12 drops of rose essential oil.
• 1 cup (240 ml) distilled water.
The Method
• Gather a glass jar and, if using as a spray, a misting bottle.
• Fill the jar with distilled water.
• Add 12 drops of rose essential oil, diluted in a bit of vodka, to prevent the oil from floating.
• Shake the jar well to mix.
• Store in the jar or transfer to a misting bottle for easy use.
02. Rosewater with Dried Petals
The Ingredients
• ¼ cup dried rose petals.
• 1¼ cups (300 ml) hot distilled water.
The Method
• Collect your dried rose petals and hot distilled water.
• Place the petals in a glass jar.
• Pour the hot water over the petals, cover, and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
• Strain the mixture into another jar, discarding the petals.
• Seal and refrigerate the rosewater for up to 3 months.
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03. Rosewater with Fresh Petals
The Ingredients• 1 cup rose petals (about 2 roses).
• 2 cups (475 ml) distilled water.
• 1 tsp vodka (optional).
The Method
• Rinse fresh, pesticide-free roses and pull off the petals.
• Place petals in a saucepan with distilled water, just enough to cover them.
• Optional: Add a teaspoon of vodka to extend the shelf life.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
• Strain the liquid into a clean jar and store in the fridge.
04. Rosewater with Crushed Petals
The Ingredients
• 16-20 cups (500 grams) rose petals.
• Distilled water (as needed).
The Method
• Divide the rose petals into two piles.
• Crush one pile to release the juices and combine with distilled water in a ceramic bowl.
• Add the remaining petals, cover, and let sit for 24 hours.
• Transfer to a saucepan and simmer on low heat until bubbles form.
• Strain the liquid into a jar and store in the fridge.
About The Storage:
For all methods, refrigerate your rosewater to keep it fresh for up to three months. If kept at room temperature, use within a week to avoid spoilage. Thats all pals. Have fun.
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