Food & Wine
A love potion cocktail
Infused with rose petals, this love cocktail is as tasty as it is pretty.
Makes: 1 cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 shots of vodka
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dried (organic, pesticide-free) rose petals (or 2 cups fresh, organic and pesticide-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Method:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, simmering and stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add rose petals and continue to simmer on low heat for five minutes or so. Add lemon juice and remove pan from heat. Allow mixture to steep for approximately 30 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids. Store in the refrigerator.
- Using a special glass, pour in the rose infused syrup and add two shots of vodka
- Sprinkle left over rose petals in the drink and give your true love a big kiss with your freshly brewed love potion.
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