My homemade rose vinegar recipe comes together with just dried rose petals and distilled white vinegar, creating a beautifully fragrant infusion that's as practical as it is pretty. Use it as a natural hair rinse, skin toner, household cleaner, or give it away as a handmade gift.
I started making this rose vinegar because I wanted something different than the sharp smell that comes with plain white vinegar when cleaning. Steeping dried rose petals in it softens that scent into something much more pleasant, and once it's infused, it turns out to be useful for more than one thing around the house.
It's a simple infusion, not a complicated recipe, and you end up with a bottle that works as a hair rinse, a skin toner, or a natural cleaner, depending on what you need that day!
Ingredient Notes
Dried rose petals: Use food-grade dried rose petals, not petals from a bouquet that may have been treated with pesticides or preservatives. Food-grade ensures nothing unwanted ends up in the vinegar.
Distilled white vinegar: This is the base of the infusion. Warming it gently before pouring it over the petals helps draw out more fragrance while it steeps.
How to Make Rose Vinegar
Infuse the vinegar
Add the dried rose petals to a clean glass jar, then pour warm (not boiling) distilled white vinegar over the top until the petals are fully submerged. Seal the jar and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 1 to 2 weeks.
Strain and store
Strain out the rose petals and transfer the infused rose vinegar to a clean glass bottle or jar. Store it in a cool, dark place until you're ready to use it.
Ways to Use Rose Vinegar
As a Hair Rinse
Some people use diluted vinegar rinses after shampooing to help remove buildup and add shine. If you want to try this with your rose vinegar, mix a small amount with water and pour it through your hair after washing, then rinse if you'd like.
As a Skin Toner
A diluted rose vinegar can be used as a light toner, applied with a cotton pad after cleansing. Start with a weak dilution and see how your skin responds before using it regularly.
As a Natural Cleaner
Mix 1 part rose vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle and use it on countertops, mirrors, and bathroom surfaces for an everyday cleaner with a softer scent than plain vinegar.
Kristen's Top Tips
- Keep the petals fully submerged while infusing. Any petals poking above the vinegar line can mold instead of infuse properly.
- Store the finished vinegar in a clean, airtight bottle away from direct sunlight to help it keep its scent longer.
- Always dilute before applying to skin or hair, and patch test first if you're using it on your face.
Storing Rose Vinegar
Stored in a sealed bottle out of direct light, this infusion should keep well for several months.
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Rose Vinegar
Equipment
- 1-pint glass jar with lid
Materials
- 1/2 cup dried rose petals food-grade
- 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Place the rose petals in the jar.
- On the stovetop, warm the vinegar in a small pot just until it is warm to the touch, not boiling.
- Pour the warm vinegar over the petals, making sure they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it infuse for 1 to 2 weeks in a cool, dark place.
- Strain the rose-infused vinegar and transfer it to a clean bottle. Enjoy!
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