How to Make Mock Rose Flower Water
Mock rosewater is a simple, easy-to-make alternative to store-bought rosewater, which often can be expensive. Though you can make traditional rosewater at home, it is a time-consuming process that is often unnecessary for a lot of applications. Mock rosewater is ideal as a room spray or as a perfume, but it should not be used in cooking or other cosmetics, and it should not replace real rosewater in recipes that call for it because it will not work the same way as traditional rosewater. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 4 tbsp. high-proof vodka
- 4 tbsp. distilled water
- Small saucepan
- 4 drops rose essential oil
- Spoon
- Glass or plastic bottle with fine-spray mister or tight-fitting cap
Instructions
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Combine the vodka and distilled water in a small saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over low heat for about five minutes, or until the mixture is warm.
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Remove the saucepan from heat.
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Stir the mixture gently.
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Add the rose essential oil when the mixture is almost at room temperature.
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Stir to combine the rose essential oil with the mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to a glass or plastic bottle with a fine-spray mister or tight-fitting cap.
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Store the mock rosewater in a dry, dark place for 24 hours before its first use.
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Shake the mock rosewater gently before each use.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not mix or store any type of homemade cosmetics or skin-care products in an aluminum or copper container. Those metals may alter the final product in a negative way.
