• It’s great in pastries to add a touch of fragrance
• Rose water is used in the refreshing Μαχαλλεπί (mahallepi), a popular dish enjoyed during hot summer days
• Add a few drops to a glass of water for a simple, subtle, refreshing drink
• Glyko tou koutaliou, the traditional Cypriot preserved sweets, can be made with rose petals (and is a great cure for constipation!)
• Rose water is a fantastic face tonic
• Add one part rose water to one part almond oil, and you have a natural home-made make-up remover
• And for those parents and grandparents amongst us, we can use rose water as a gentle way to clean the eyes and face of babies.