Rose petal liquor...

So I thought I remembered how to make rose petal liquor from when I did it last year, but it turns out, I did not!  Oops!!  According to this recipe, you pour vodka (or brandy or rum) over petals in a screw top jar and let the petals and booze hang out together for 28 days before adding a cup and a half of sugar.  You let that sit for an additional 14 days (leaving it in a cool, dark place turning the jar occasionally).  Unfortunately, I looked up the recipe after I made my batch (that's how I roll)!  So we shall see what happens with my version.  I had already decided to put half as much sugar as last year... so I'll just embrace it as an experiment!  My version goes like this... harvest rose petals (make sure they are clean, bug free, and dry!).  Add 3/4 cup of sugar to a little under 3 loose cups of petals.  Then add a lime rind and top it off with cheap vodka.  I'm going to try to make another batch while the roses are in bloom... this time with fresh lavender and mint (recipe found here).  I'll keep you posted!

This first batch might not end up tasting great, but it sure looked pretty...