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Syrup · From Bladwijzer

Rose petal syrup

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: ± 500 ml
• Time: 20 min + overnight steeping
• From: Damask rose

Ingredients

• 100 g fragrant rose petals (± 10 roses), white bases removed
• 400 ml water
• 400 g sugar
• juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil, pour it over the petals, cover and leave to steep overnight.
2. Strain and press the petals.
3. Heat the infusion with the sugar and lemon juice (the colour turns bright pink) until the sugar has dissolved and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
4. Pour hot into a clean, hot bottle and seal.

Storing: Once opened, a month in the fridge. Lovely in sparkling water, over fruit salad, in a glass of fizz or in whipped cream.