Method
Rose Petal Cordial - makes 1.7 litres. Boil 1 litre water and pour into a large sterilised container. Add 1 kg sugar and stir until dissolved. When warm but not steaming add 150g well scented rose petals, 1 zested and sliced lemon and 35g citric acid. Stir, cover. Stir twice a day for two days with a very clean spoon. After two days strain through muslin into jug and bottle. Keeps up to 1 month in fridge or freezes well.