In the language of flowers, roses speak of love. And what's not to love? The heady aroma of rose petals adds a delicate perfume to spice blends of the Middle East. We include them in our Ras El Hanout and Advieh mixes. Rose petals also impart exotic floral flavor to desserts, sauces and cocktails.

For Valentines Day, New Years or any time you want to enjoy a match made in heaven, try our Rose 75 Cocktail. The combination of rose simple syrup with champagne is sublime and we've added another exotic twist with sugar and sumac on the rim.

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