How to Make Rose Petal Punch
The average sparkling wine can be transformed into something quite sensational with the addition of fragrant rose petals. This is a wonderful wedding or celebratory occasion punch and is just the ticket for a perfect summer's day.
[edit] Ingredients
- 11 oz/300g fragrant (scented) rose petals from an organic, non-sprayed source
- 3 1/2 oz/90g/ 1/3 cup fine/caster sugar
- 7 tbsp/105 ml raspberry liqueur
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 1 bottle demi-sec sparkling wine (or champagne)
- Additional rose petals to decorate, blooms also suitable
[edit] Steps
- Chill the wine.
- Place the rose petals in a bowl. Sprinkle the caster sugar over the petals.
- Pour the liqueur over the petals and put the bowl in the refrigerator until chilled.
- Remove from the refrigerator and pour in the wine. Return to the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
- Strain out the rose petals. The easiest method is to put a sieve over the top of a jug and pour.
- Serve. Put the jug out for serving. Float fresh rose petals on the top of the jug for decorative effect. Add ice cubes if wished.
[edit] Tips
- Be sure to select fragrance rose petals; many roses are not fragrant, with more effort put into the beauty of the bloom. Sniff first!
