Rose water

A clear, fragrant liquid made by distilling rose petals with water, used by the drop to give desserts a floral flavor and aroma.

Rose water: A clear glass bottle of rose water with a few drops falling from a dropper, fresh pink rose petals beside it
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Also called: rosewater

Rose water is a traditional flavoring in Middle Eastern, Persian and South Asian sweets, including baklava syrup, Turkish delight, gulab jamun, kulfi and milk puddings. It also pairs well with cardamom, pistachios, raspberries, lychee and strawberries in cakes, creams and macarons.

Strength varies a lot between bottles, so start with a small amount and taste as you go; too much can taste soapy or perfumed. Rose water is much milder than rose oil or concentrated rose extract, which are used in far smaller quantities.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Rose water (Q900450), Wikidata