Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for many, that means the anticipation of receiving beautiful bouquets of roses. But what happens after the day of love has passed and those gorgeous blooms begin to wilt? Instead of letting them go to waste, why not repurpose them into something delightful and unexpected? Carleigh Bodrug, a plant-based cook and content creator, recently shared a creative way to give your roses a new lease on life, by turning them into a delicious Rose Water Latte.
If you’ve ever tried to preserve roses before but found your efforts futile, fear not. Carleigh’s method not only salvages these floral beauties but also transforms them into a fragrant and flavorful treat. In a recent Instagram post, Carleigh takes us through the process step by step.
First, remove the petals from the roses and place them in a pot with water. Heat the mixture until the water takes on a rich red colour, infused with the essence of the roses. Once infused, strain out the petals, leaving behind the fragrant rose water.
But the journey doesn’t end there. Carleigh then shares her recipe for the Rose Water Latte, a beverage that combines the floral notes of roses with the creamy richness of milk. Simply heat milk in a pot, add a splash of rose water, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Then, using a handheld frother, create a frothy texture in the milk before pouring it into a cup to enjoy.
In her caption, Carleigh emphasises the importance of using culinary-grade roses for this process. By ensuring that the roses are of high quality, you can guarantee the best flavour and aroma in your final creation. She also provides a simple recipe for making rose water at home, emphasising the need for culinary or food-grade roses.
“ROSE WATER & ROSE WATER LATTE (make sure you’re using CULINARY OR FOOD GRADE fresh or dry roses),” Carleigh writes. “To make rose water, simmer 1 to 1 1/2 cups of dried or fresh rose petals in 2 cups of water for 30 to 45 minutes, until infused. Drain and compost the petals, reserving the “rose water” for use.”
Comments
0 comment