This Rose Syrup is floral, fragrant, sweet, and perfect for drinks and desserts! It is made with water and sugar and infused with the lovely flavor of rose. You can use rose simple syrup for desserts, ice cream, breakfast, yogurt, cocktails, or drinks.
Rose syrup is very easy to make and has so many uses!
You can make it with dried rose petals, rose buds, rose water or rose essence. Plus water and sugar - the classic base of simple syrup.
The natural flavor of the rose is divine. It's floral, sweet, and delicate.
This beautiful scent and flavor can be harnessed into a sweet syrup to use in various drinks and desserts!
Rose syrup is very easy to make at home, and it only requires a few ingredients. All you need is water, sugar, and rose water or rose petals.
Once your rose syrup is finished, it will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
It can be used in a variety of different ways including: in cocktails, to flavor milk or tea, on pancakes or waffles, or in desserts such as cakes, cookies, or ice cream.
You can even bottle it up and give it as a gift to family and friends as a DIY edible gift for Christmas or other holidays!
Be sure to try these other Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipes. You can also use rose flavors in Mint and Rose Lollipops or Mint Cucumber Cupcakes with Rose Frosting.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This syrup contains the delicate flavor of rose, which makes it perfect for adding to both sweet and savory dishes.
- It's also incredibly versatile - rose syrup can be used in cocktails, desserts, or even given as a gift!
- Rose syrup is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.
- You can intensify the pink color with a small drop of red food coloring for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- Granulated White Sugar - Used to sweeten the syrup and dissolves in water easily.
- Water - Thins out the syrup to create a pourable consistency.
- Edible Rose Petals or Rose Water - You can use petals or buds to give this syrup its rose flavor. Alternatively, use ½ teaspoon of rosewater extract.
- Red or Pink Food Coloring (Optional) - This gives the syrup a boost of pink or red flavor which gives it an aesthetic presentation.
Please see the recipe card below for quantities.
Instructions
Wondering how to make this Rose Simple Syrup recipe? It's easy! Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.
Combine the rose, sugar, and water: Add the sugar and water to a medium-sized pot. If using rose petals, add them now. If using rose water, wait.
Cook the syrup: Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain: Let the syrup cool slightly, then pour it over a mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the rose petal particles. Or if using rose water, stir it in now. If using food coloring, add it now. You will probably only need 1 small drop.
Cool and store: Once cooled completely, pour into a sanitized jar and store it in the fridge for up to four weeks.
Top tips
If you're using rose petal extract, add it after the syrup is cooked to avoid damaging the flavor.
You can use fresh rose petals, or dried rose petals or buds.
Darker colors of rose petals will have a darker-colored syrup.
Ensure you use edible roses that are not sprayed by any chemicals or pesticides.
If your rose petals are small, you may need to strain it twice to remove all particles.
Let the syrup cool completely before pouring it into a bottle as the syrup will be extremely hot and can cause burns.
To prevent bacteria growth, make sure the container you use to store the syrup is fully sanitized.
Serving Suggestions
There are lots of ways to use rose syrup! Get inspired with these ideas.
- Add to prosecco or champagne for an easy cocktail.
- Add it to a glass of club soda and ice.
- Drizzle over pancakes, waffles or French toast.
- Make a few flavors and serve with a charcuterie-style Pancake Board.
- Enjoy on some fun Pancake Skewers.
- Use vegan sugar (organic usually is) and enjoy with some of these Vegan Pancake Recipes.
- Get creative and use your simple syrups on these Breakfast Pancake Ideas.
- Use your syrup on desserts, such as cakes, drizzle cake, cheesecakes...
- Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal.
- Add to herbal tea to sweeten and flavor.
Rose to use
You can easily make this rose syrup with different types of rose to flavor it. To the basic simple syrup recipe below, add one of the following:
- Fresh Rose Petals - ½ cup (edible and chemical-free) - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Dried Rose Petals - ½ cup - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Dried Rose Buds - ½ cup - (often used for tea) - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Rose Water - ½ teaspoon - stir in when the simple syrup is cooling.
Variations
If you want to intensify the rose flavor, add a few drops of rosewater extract along with the simmered rose petals after cooking.
The natural color of this rose syrup is pale pink if pink rose petals are used. If you want to add some color, stir in a small drop of red or pink food coloring.
Add a touch of warming flavor to the mix by stirring in some cinnamon or nutmeg into the simmering water.
Change up the flavor by adding fresh herbs such as mint, sage, or lavender to the rose syrup.
Use this rose syrup recipe as a base and add your favorite flavors to create your own unique blend!
Add a little vanilla extract for a warmer flavor.
Storage
To store: Pour rose syrup into a clean, airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to four weeks.
To freeze: You can freeze rose simple syrup by pouring it into an ice cube tray or freezer-safe container. Rose syrup cubes will keep in the freezer for up to six months. When you're ready to use them, just thaw in the fridge overnight or heat in the microwave for a few seconds.
FAQs
Yes! Rose syrup is a great way to add flavor and sweetness to cakes, cupcakes, or frostings.
If you don't have rose petals on hand, you can use rosewater extract to give the syrup its rose flavor. Just add it after cooking so that the heat doesn't damage the flavor.
More Simple Syrup Recipes
- Mango Simple Syrup
- Chai Simple Syrup
- Mint Simple Syrup
- Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Biscoff Syrup (speculoos)
- Quick Blackberry Syrup
- Easy Peach Syrup
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📖 Recipe
Rose Syrup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon rose water (or ½ a cup edible dried or fresh rose petals or buds)
- Optional: natural red/pink food colouring
Instructions
- Stir the sugar, water and rose petals (if using rose water, add later) in a pot, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain out and discard the rose petals. (If using rose extract, stir it in now.)
- Allow to cool. Taste, and if you like it stronger, stir in a little more rose water.
- Pour into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Notes
- Fresh Rose Petals - ½ cup (edible and chemical-free) - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Dried Rose Petals - ½ cup - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Dried Rose Buds - ½ cup - (often used for tea) - add to the simmering syrup and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Rose Water - ½ teaspoon - stir in when the simple syrup is cooling.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Stacey
Hi there!
I'm wondering if I can use some other sweetener in place of the white sugar.
Thank you!
Nathan
This rose syrup was fantastic, and I loved the idea to mix it with some champagne - we loved it! So sophisticated.
Catherine
I've never tried this before but what a beautiful recipe. It was perfect for so many summer drinks and cocktails.
kushigalu
One of my favorite flavors This rose syrup was easy, beautiful and fantastic. We had it over vanilla cheesecake, as well as in milk lattes!
Catherine
I tried this and what a beautiful recipe. I made it for rose milk but I think it would be perfect for so many summer drinks and cocktails. Thank you!
Andrea
This was beautiful! I'd never heard of rose syrup but when I saw this on twitter I knew I needed to make it. We had it wiht prosecco in brunch cocktails with the girls! A huge hit.
Sara Welch
This was such a unique and unexpected recipe! Your detailed guidelines and tips were extremely helpful; I love the minimal ingredients too!