Rose water, a distillation of rose petals, lends a subtle floral sweetness to desserts and drinks.
DETAILS From $2.50 for 3 oz from Kalustyan's; 800-352-3451.
In cake and scone recipes, replace vanilla extract with half as much rose water.
To a pitcher of iced tea or smoothies, add a few drops of rose water.
Over chilled melon, drizzle a few drops of rose water combined with several tablespoons of sugar syrup.
Rob Willey