Rosolio for my cakes. Authentic scent of floral notes and distant spices.

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Rosolio for my cakes. Authentic scent of floral notes and distant spices.

Cinnamon, star anise and Damask rose petals
“She was small, almost fragile, with those long silver hair gathered in a braid that seemed to keep the secrets of time.

Thus begins the story of Margherita, a woman of silent strength and infinite sweetness, who lived in symbiosis with her roses.

They were her pride, the beating heart of her world.
Every visit of mine was a ritual, a life lesson disguised as gardening.

Margherita moved among the rows slowly; she maintained that you should never make noise near the stems, because flowers live in a delicate harmony with the wind.

For her, plants were not simple objects, but creatures that transmitted energy to those who knew how to listen.


In her wild garden, Margherita seemed to dance. She was constantly followed by:
A grey cat, a faithful shadow that mirrored her every step,
and two small geese, as if they were part of an ancient natural ritual.


After work came the time to rest: we would sit down to sip a tea that was never just a beverage.

It was an infusion of wisdom, a blend of flowers and leaves that she balanced with a simple precision.

It was there, among the fragrant vapors, that I learned the art of pairing aromas, the subtle balance between sweetness and character.

She created the wild garden because plants need to grow with the sun and the moon.
Today, that memory lives in my gestures. This liqueur is born from those afternoons: it is the child of those “little brews” that try to give harmony to whoever tastes them.


In my kitchen there is no room for synthesis or artifice. For years I bought rosolio, until one day I felt Margherita’s call.

I began experimenting with flowers and spices, searching among alembics and dosages for that lost fragrance.
After many attempts, I finally found the perfect formula: an aromatic liqueur that is not just a recipe, but a liquid tale.

Every drop speaks of my passion and the eternal dance of that little silver-haired woman.

Now I offer you the recipe in the hope of letting you smell the wind and simplicity.

Other brews in my recipes:

Rosolio
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Medium
  • Rest time: 40 Days
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: about 41 fl oz (1.2 liters / about 5 cups) of liqueur
  • Cooking methods: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for the rosolio

Cinnamon, rose, star anise and orange peel. The result can be customized. This recipe has a strong floral note. During the infusion you will be able to smell the dominant scent and possibly adjust.

  • 24 fl oz vodka
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 60 pieces star anise (whole stars)
  • 2 orange peel (Two organic oranges)
  • 40 rose buds (Damask rose buds. Available at herbal shops)

Tools

A bottle with a cap, fine strainer, small saucepan to boil water and sugar.

The tools I use can be found in my purchase recommendations

  • tea infusers
  • Glasses

Procedure for rosolio infusion

To make rosolio, my recipe requires a lot of resting; there is very little actual work. But you will get an excellent liqueur.

  • Pour the vodka into a bottle and add the spices, fresh peels and roses. Mix and close the bottle. Let it rest for 40 days, shaking the liquid every two to three days.

  • After the required time, bring the water and sugar to a boil for 5 minutes, then let it cool.

  • Strain the vodka from the aromatics and combine it with the syrup. Wait at least one week before using.

    Rosolio

A few extra tips

Alcohol infusion to extract every aromatic note from spices and flowers. Once ready you can use it to moisten cakes and to flavor creams and cookies.

Also excellent to relieve cold symptoms together with a hot tea; and to aid digestion.

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Enza Squillacioti

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