Coming Up Roses

It’s sweet, it’s pretty, and it’s pink! This organically produced rose nectar (there are 45 grams of real rose petals in a 250 ml bottle!) can be served on its own or mixed with gin, vodka, sake or champagne for a refined and sophisticated summer cocktail. For the mocktail version, just mix with soda water and serve with a twist of lemon. It’s so refreshing and loaded with vitamin C. Fun fact: One of Leonardo da Vinci’s favourite beverages was rosewater from Kazanlak, the capital city of the famous Rose Valley in Bulgaria – the same place the roses in this nectar are harvested.
- Hannah Bank, Assistant Home & Food Editor

Rare European Rose Nectar, about $7 (250 ml), Sence, sencenectar.com.