Rose petal cooler

Ready in 20 minutes, serves 8.

• 6 organic roses, petals removed
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp rose water
• 2 litres sparkling mineral water, chilled
• Crushed ice

1. Place rose petals, sugar and 1 1/4 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Cool.

2. Stir in rose water.

3. To serve, fill glasses with crushed ice. Pour syrup into glasses and top with sparkling mineral water.

Tip: You can substitute sparkling mineral water with a budget sparkling wine.