Making Rose Petal Sangria is a lovely way to celebrate summer and be here in the season. If you grow your own roses, collect one cup of fresh rose petals. Rose petals collected in the morning are especially fragrant, but all rose petals untreated with pesticides will work too.
Make the recipe for rose petal simple syrup, letting the petals steep overnight for the most flavor. Then follow the Sangria Recipe and enjoy this refreshing, summery drink, preferably sitting outside, letting the worries of the day be carried away. Roses are thought to heal the heart and sooth the soul. Let them.
Serves: 4-5 drinks
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bottle Rosé Wine
- ¼- ⅓ cup Rose petal simple syrup ( see below)
- ¼ -⅓ cup Elder Flower Liqueur ( like St. Germaine)
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh wild rose petals (washed)
- handfull fresh mint leaves for garnish ( optional)
Rose Petal Simple Syrup
- 1 cup washed fresh rose petals ( or ⅓ cup dried petals, food grade – available in bulk section of gourmet markets)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
** All fresh rose petals are edible, just make very sure they are untreated with pesticides.
DIRECTIONS
- Make rose petal simple syrup.
- Bring all ingredients to a simmer, stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Let roses petals steep for 12 – 24 hours.
- Strain.
- Place Rosé Wine, ⅓ cup Rose petal simple syrup, ⅓ cup Elder Flower Liqueur and 1-2 tablespoons fresh wild rose petals (washed) in a large pitcher and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve over ice.
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