Rose water can be expensive and difficult to obtain, but fortunately, it is easy to make. Once you're done making your rosewater, you can use it as a flavoring on pastries and cakes, or you can use it in homemade beauty products. You can also use rose water as a face freshener and to freshen up the scent of your bed sheets. This article will show you four ways to make rosewater.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Rose Water Based on Rose Essential Oil
- 12 drops rose essential oil
- 240 ml distilled water
Ingredients for Rose Water with Dried Flower Crowns
Glass bottles (jars with wide mouths)
- 40 grams of dried rose petals
- 300 ml hot distilled water
Ingredients for Rose Water with Fresh Flower Crown Base
- 150 grams of fresh rose petals (about two roses)
- 475 ml distilled water
- 1 tsp vodka (optional)
Ingredients for Making Rose Water with Pureed Flower Crown Base
- 500 grams of rose crown
- Distilled water (as needed)
Step
Method 1 of 4: Making Rosewater with Essential Oils
Step 1. Gather your gear
In addition to rose essential oil and distilled water, you will also need a glass bottle. If you're going to be using rosewater as a misting spray, then you'll also need a mist spray bottle. Make sure the bottle is made of high quality glass or plastic. Avoid bottles made of metal or low quality plastic.
Step 2. Fill the glass bottle with water
Make sure you use distilled water instead of tap water; Tap water often has bacteria in it. If you can't find distilled water anywhere, then boil the filtered water and let it cool down to room temperature.
Step 3. Add 12 drops of rose essential oil
Make sure you are using pure essential oils and not scented oils. Aroma oils will only give you a smell, but without the beneficial properties found in roses and pure essential oils.
Step 4. Close the lid and shake the bottle
Do this step for a few moments to mix the oil into the water.
Step 5. Try to transfer the rosewater to another container
You can leave the rosewater in the bottle, or you can pour it into a mist spray bottle using a funnel and use it to freshen up your sheets or your face.
Method 2 of 4: Making Rose Water with Dried Flower Crowns
Step 1. Gather your gear
In addition to the dried flower crowns and hot water, you will also need two mason glass jars and a strainer.
Step 2. Put the dried flower crowns in one of the jars
If you want to use this rosewater for cooking, then try collecting dried flower crowns from edible rose types, such as Rosa Damascena, Rosa Centifolia and Rosa Gallica. These types of roses will give the best taste.
Step 3. Pour hot, but not boiling, water over the flower crown
Make sure you use distilled water that is free of bacteria. If you can't get distilled water, then you can use filtered water instead.
Step 4. Close the jar and let the water cool down
This step will take about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the room temperature.
Step 5. Place the strainer over the empty jar
You will transfer the rosewater into this jar; the filter will hold the flower crown.
Step 6. Pour the rosewater into the jar
Slowly pass the rosewater through the sieve, so that the water drains into the empty jar and the flower crowns stay in the strainer. Once all the water is in the new jar, you can discard the flower crowns.
Step 7. Seal the jar and store it in the fridge
You have to use this rosewater within a week, otherwise it will not work anymore.
Method 3 of 4: Making Rose Water with a Fresh Flower Crown
Step 1. Select some fresh and fragrant roses, then wash the roses
The fresher your roses, the better results you will get. Try to use roses that are organic and pesticide-free; although you will wash it later. There is no guarantee that you will be able to completely clean the flowers from chemicals. Also, try to use only one type of rose. Each type of rose has a distinct aroma and you may not get a pleasant smelling result by mixing the types of roses. Make sure you wash the roses properly to get rid of any dirt, insects and pesticides present.
If you want to use this rosewater for cooking, then try to collect flower crowns from edible rose types, such as: Rosa Damascena, Rosa Centifolia and Rosa Gallica
Step 2. Remove the flower crowns and discard the rest
You will need enough roses to fill one cup or about 150 grams. This usually takes about two roses, depending on the size of the rose.
Step 3. Put the rose crowns in a saucepan and pour water over them
Make sure the rose crowns are evenly distributed, and the water level is not too far above the pile of flower crowns. If you use too much water, your rosewater will smell less.
Consider adding a teaspoon of vodka. This won't affect the scent, but will help preserve the rosewater and make it last longer
Step 4. Cover the pot and set the stove temperature to low heat on low heat
Do not allow the water to boil or boil slowly; Using too high a heat will damage the color and other properties of rose water. After about 20 minutes, you will notice that the color of the flower crown becomes paler and the color of the boiled water changes to the color of the flower crown.
Step 5. Place the strainer over a large mason glass jar
Make sure the jar is very clean and large enough to hold about 475 ml of water. You will use the sieve to hold the flower crowns in place.
Step 6. Pour the rosewater into the jar
Lift the pot onto the jar with both hands and gently tilt it. Slowly pour the water and corolla over the strainer and into the jar. The rosewater will pass through the filter and the flower crowns will be retained by the filter.
Consider filling a smaller bottle with a little rosewater. A smaller bottle will be easier to use than a large mason glass jar. When you run out of rosewater, simply refill it with rosewater from a large jar
Step 7. Store in the refrigerator
This rosewater will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. If you add vodka, the rosewater will usually last longer.
Method 4 of 4: Making Rose Water with a Smoothed Flower Crown
Step 1. Divide the rose crown into two piles
You will mash one pile of flower crowns first and use another pile next.
Step 2. Puree the first pile using a mortar and pestle
When you pound them, the flower crowns will release juice; You will use this juice to make your rosewater. You can also rub the crowns on a strainer; simply place the strainer in a glass jar and rub the rose crown over the mesh surface using the back of a spoon.
Step 3. Put the crushed rosewater and crown in a ceramic bowl
You can also use a glass jar or bowl. Let the rose water and flower crowns sit in the bowl for a few hours; this step allows the liquid to become increasingly saturated.
Step 4. Add the remaining flower crowns to the bowl and let it sit for 24 hours
Add and stir the fresh flower crown along with the crushed flower crown. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 24 hours.
Step 5. Transfer the rosewater and flower crowns to a glass or ceramic pot
Do not use metal pans; because this material will react with rose oil.
Step 6. Bring the rose water and flower crown to a boil over low heat
Place the pot on the stove and set the stove temperature to low heat. Bring the rose crowns to a boil slowly. As soon as you see bubbles, remove the pan from the stove.
Step 7. Pour the rosewater into the jar through a sieve
You can also use a coffee filter or muslin cloth. Keep doing this step until there are no more flower crowns left in the rosewater.
If you want to use this rose water as a face freshener, then dilute it with a little distilled water until you get a facial toner with a strength that suits your taste
Step 8. Seal the jar and leave it in a sunny place for a few hours
The heat from the sun will help draw out the beneficial natural oils from the rosewater.
Step 9. Store rosewater in the refrigerator
Use the water within a week, otherwise the rosewater will no longer be usable.
Tips
- The more fragrant the roses you choose, the more fragrant the rosewater will be.
- There are various types of roses, each type has a unique aroma. Choose one type of rose so that the aroma is not mixed.
- Rose water can make a very nice gift. Try making a gift basket filled with homemade rosewater, massage oil, soap and rose wax.
- Use your homemade rose oil as a face freshener or perfume. You can also spray it on the sheets to make them smell good.
- Add rose water to your homemade beauty products.
- Flavor cakes, candies, pastries and teas using rose water.
- Rose water has many beneficial properties, including: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Rose water can also be used as a facial toner to re-balance your skin's natural pH.
- If you choose to use a spray bottle, use a bottle made of high-quality glass or plastic.
Warning
- Do not use tap water. Tap water often contains bacteria. Only use distilled or boiled water that has been filtered.
- Never store your rosewater in a container made of low-quality metal or plastic. Metal bottles can react with the natural oils in rose water. Chemicals from low-quality plastic bottles can seep into rosewater and degrade its quality.
