Here's how to make it: First, gather about a dozen of your loveliest unsprayed, fragrant roses. Roses with pesticides cannot be consumed and roses without a fragrance will not make a a product worth your trouble. I used my Eden roses from the rose arch at the entrance of our vegetable garden. They are unsprayed, beautifully fragrant, and have a glorious mid-pink color. Gently wash your roses in cool water and shake the water off the flower. Next, separate the petals and lay them on a cotton cloth to dry. I set mine near an open window and fluffed them a few times with my fingers over the next few hours. When the petals are dry, pack them in a clean glass jar and pour plain, unflavored vodka or gin to cover completely. Push a long spoon down the center a few times to release the air bubbles. Top it off with more vodka, cover and put in a dark cupboard. By the next day you'll start to see a faint blush of color! The petals won't look too pretty, but ignore that and give it a little shake and put it back in the cupboard. Shake it gently once a day for 3-4 days. Next, strain the vodka through a sieve, lightly pressing the petals to gently release the liquid. Lastly, give it a final strain though a linen cloth and pour into a clean bottle. Now you're ready to make the prettiest vodka and tonic you've ever had! I don't know how long it will last, but I don't think I'll have to worry about that. It should be gone in no time.

Full disclosure: My darling husband of 47 years did not like my pretty drink; he said he'd rather have a beer and so he did. His loss. I drank both and then he had to cook dinner. 😎