All it takes is a little time, a little vodka and some rose petals for this delicate Rose Vodka. It's ready in just 3-5 days!
Infused vodkas make a great gift for your foodie or cocktail loving friends!
One of my favorite things to do is infuse alcohol - as you can probably tell by a quick search on my Infusions Category.
When I was given some organic red roses, I decided it was time to update this Rose Vodka, which I originally posted back in 2016! (You can see the original photo at the bottom of this post.)
Since we are coming up on Valentine's Day, it's the perfect time to make this lovely, floral vodka!
Ingredients
You only need two ingredients to make this rose vodka.
Vodka - use your favorite drinking vodka. You can use gin instead if you want to make a rose flavored gin.
Roses - I've made this both ways with dried rose petals and with fresh. The fresh made a prettier red color than the dried, but I found the flavor similar. The main thing is you want organic.
Instructions
If you have fresh roses, begin by pulling off the petals and adding them to a clean glass jar, you want ½ to 1 cup of petals.
With dried petals, just add them to the jar. You'll need less dried petals, only about ¼ cup.
Now, simply pour in your vodka.
Note - My original recipe called for a whole bottle of vodka, but since I have so many infusions, I opted instead to just make a cup and a half. So, I only used about ½ cup of fresh petals.
Place a lid on the jar and give it a quick shake.
Yes, I know I took the photo before I put the lid on it!
Store your vodka in a cool, dark place (I used a shelf in my utility room.) Shaking it daily, if you remember!
Start tasting it at about 3 days, when it has the floral flavor you like, it is ready. It usually takes between 3-5 days to infuse the vodka.
Using a mesh strainer, strain out the petals. You'll notice that they have given up all of their color to the vodka!
Pour into a lidded bottle. Use a cute bottle if you are giving this romantic vodka as a gift!
The color will kind of turn brownish as it ages (think of roses as they age) so I try to use mine up within 6 months. It will still taste good after that, but won't be quite as pretty.
This is such an easy vodka infusion and perfect for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day or anytime you want!
Turns every cocktail into a lovely floral cocktail. Remember, you can control how florally your vodka is - stop earlier if you just want a hint of rose petals, let it go longer if you want a heady rose cocktail.
More easy vodka infusions:
Recipe
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Rose Infused Vodka
Ingredients
- ¼ cup edible rose petals or ½ fresh
- 750 ml vodka
Instructions
- Place the rose petals and vodka in a lidded jar. Shake to combines. Store in a cool dark place for 3-5 days, shaking daily.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into your preferred bottle.
- Infused liquors keep indefinitely.
Notes
Video
Nutrition
This was originally published in 2016 and has been updated for 2020.
Bunny says
Hi Rosey
How much lemon juice did you use please?
Thanks
Bunny says
I’ve been infusing “booze” for a couple of years lol.
I usually infuse vodka and southern comfort with organic Ceylon cinnamon sticks, I love the scent and flavor. I even make Ceylon cinnamon ice cubes to pour my liquors over.
I love how good rose petals are for the body both externally and internally.
I make my own rose petal body lotion by infusing both the oils and water using organic dried rose petals.
I’m currently making elderberry vodka with a few Ceylon cinnamon sticks to add just a hint of true cinnamon sweetness; making tinctures also.
I woke up this morning wanting to make rose petal vodka, I googled a recipe and found yours.
I’m planning on making rose petal vodka today, will add a bit of lemon juice as suggested in the comments section
I buy my herbs and spices in bulk as I consider them medicinal, I have hibiscus, lavender, chamomile etc.....all kinds of dried flowers for all kinds of recipes
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Pam Greer says
Rosey might not see your question, so I'll try and respond. Even though I haven't tried adding lemon juice yet, what I was planning on doing was making the vodka as stated and then at the end, start adding a little lemon juice - like just a teaspoon and see if it changed the color.
Bunny says
Thanks Pam! I’ll do the same. Take care
Rosey Summer says
I used Sitka (Rugosa) roses from my garden. The resulting infusion was a rosé tan shade, almost brown. Not very pretty, but when I added an acidic component such as lemon juice or elderberry tonic, it turned a beautiful rosy pink. The flavor is delightful and gently floral. You can add a twig of rosemary to round out the aroma. Might be good with gin as well.
Pam Greer says
Thank you for that tip about the acid!
Elsie Novato says
Pam, given that you said you had obtained culinary grade rose petals, am I correct in assuming that the rose petals are dried?
Pam Greer says
Yes, I need to mention that! Thanks so much!
Marisa Moore says
Loving this idea of infusing vodka with different flavors at home. This would make a very unique gift
Pam Greer says
It would make a great gift especially for cocktail loving friends!
Tisha says
Love the idea of infusing liquor! Will definitely have to start 🙂
Pam Greer says
You'll have to let me know what you think!
Vicky says
I feel like I would have been intimidated to try infusing liquor, but you have made the whole process seem so easy! Great for a night in with the girls.
Pam Greer says
It would be perfect for a night in with the girls!
Cookilicious says
I am liking everything about this recipe! Rose flavored vodka..wowww!
Pam Greer says
It's very good!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
I really want to make homemade gifts like this one this year. Such a great idea and I know a few people who would love this!
Pam Greer says
It does make a great gift!