Basic Rose Water - Place 3/4 cup of rose petals in a jar and add 1 cup cold water. Seal tightly and let set for 1 to 3 days, shaking the bottle once per day. Strain rose petals, add 1 tablespoon (.5 oz) of vodka and pour into decorative container. Remember that almost every blend is enhanced by adding even 1 drop of Lavender essential oil.
Infused Oil - Fill a clear glass jar with dried flowers, petals or leaves. Pour in your favorite oil until it completely covers the herbs. Close the jar and shake well. Place the jar in a sunny location and shake everyday for 2-6 weeks. Strain the herbs with cheesecloth and squeeze out all of the remaining oil. Pour your infused oil into dark glass bottles, label and store.
Infused Oil Tips:
- For a stronger cold infusion, repeat the whole process with your infused oil or water and use fresh herbs.
- Crushing herbs with a mortar and pestle makes a stronger infusion.
- Olive oil works well for cold infusions because it rarely becomes rancid.
- Add vitamin E to help preserve your oil.
- Make a hot infusion by putting the herbs and oil in a non-metal, oven-proof bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (like a double boiler). Cover and simmer very gently for 2-3 hours.
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