Instructions: 1 Pull the petals off the roses and nip out their white heels.

2 Use to fill the jar, tucking in the zest and chillies and packing down.

Pour over the vinegar, seal tightly and shake once or twice. Stand on a sunny windowsill for 3-5 days. Strain.

3 For a stronger perfume, put the petals of four more flowers, heeled, in the jar and pour over the strained vinegar. Leave tightly sealed on a sunny windowsill for three to five days. Strain again. Bottle and seal tightly and store in a cool dark place.

NOTES : Makes just under 500ml/16fl oz

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