Rose hips contain plenty of vitamin C, and before imported fruit and veggies were available, rose hip syrup was used to treat coughs and colds. I am partial to a cup of rose flavoured tea, add rose water in some of my cooking and I particularly like my Sirop de roses (Rose syrup, mine is made in Lebanon) which I sometimes use to give a pink tinge and rose flavour to some of my desserts: home made ice creams, panna cotta, stewed fruit compotes (especially rhubarb or figs, or pears) or fresh fruit salads.

This delicious, syrupy rosehip liqueur will continue to mature although it tastes fantastic from the start. It makes a lovely homemade gift, but I bet after you try it you won’t give a drop away! Made from a delicate mixture of Tequila Rose, white chocolate liqueur and cake vodka – this shot can look particularly attractive when served in a glass with a birthday cake icing rim and rainbow sprinkles. Because of its sweet and distinctive flavor, Tequila Rose is exceptionally good in shots and can even be enjoyed as a palette cleanser. Rosehip berries are the beautiful red fruit of the rose (Rosa) bush. All roses and their fruit are edible, although flavour varies depending on the variety. We are fortunate in that we have lots of wild dog rose bushes growing in the hedgerows around our house and they have an excellent flavour.Note: I like to use Brandy to make this liqueur, but you can make Rosehip Gin and Rosehip Vodka in exactly the same way. Flowery spirits and liqueurs build the base of these drinks, often decorated with even more flowers used as a garnish.

I cant promise that our rosehip liqueur will stop you catching a cold, but since it tastes delicious, it’ll certainly cheer you up if you do have one. Wash and clean the rose hips, (I do not top and tail them but I do avoid any fruit going into the glass when serving. If you do like the fruit in the glass then top and tail). Mix with a tablespoon of caster sugar and let them stand in cold place over night. But what floral liqueurs work best? And anyway, what floral liqueurs are there? Liqueurs made from flowers Frankly, it's hard to explain, and the answer is no obvious one. Probably, the perfumed alcoholic ingredients were somehow just forgotten. But with new products like St Germain and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, the floral vibe rose.The best thing about Tequila Rose is that it can make shots that simply taste like dessert. And this next recipe promises to deliver a shooter with all the sweetness of a Funfetti birthday cake. And if you fancy making a gin infusion without having to forage first, try our delicious Raspberry and Mint Gin and our mouth-watering Seville Orange Gin. There are recipes for making Liquore Di Rose (Rose Liqueur) – this has been popular in other parts of Italy and in other countries. Some of the recipes include other flavourings for example lemon peel, cloves or orange blossoms.

The Buttery Nipple combines the sweet taste of Tequila Rose with buttershots liqueur to make a rich shooter that can only be described as naughty.Remember to make sure the rose hips are fully covered otherwise they will ferment. Allow room for shaking. Liqueurs made from flowers and petals have been around for a long time. But it wasn't until the tremendous success of St Germain that those sweet, perfumed, and floral liqueurs gained traction. Only then did they become relevant in mixology. Out of all the hedgerow liqueurs we make, Rosehip Liqueur is one of our favourites. In fact, it is currently hidden away to give it a chance to mature before hubby drinks it all.