SC - Rose Petal Liqueur

[Mike and Pat Luco]

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> > << I'm sure it makes little difference in taste what roses you use. >>
> >
> > This is an inaccurate statement. The roses used for flavoring are called
> > species roses and are totally different than the hybrid teas which most people
> > have in their gardens.
> >
> > A'aql (pronounced Ras)
>
> Thanks, but I usually just get whatever roses they have dried. But perhaps that
> is why my homemade syrup takes longer to taste right than the rose syrup I buy.
> Same for the fresh petals. I just usually get "red roses" and make the syrup.

Hopefully you have used home grown roses, as the roses purchased in the flower trade have been sprayed with fungicides and other things.  Always go organic if you can, it good for
everybody  :)

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