Rinse 1 to 2 cups of fresh rose petals thoroughly
Use only pesticide-free, fragrant rose petals
Place the petals in a pot
Add enough distilled water to just cover the petals
Cover the pot with a lid
Simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes
Turn off the heat when the petals lose color
Let the mixture cool completely
Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cheesecloth
Collect the rose water in a clean glass bottle
Store it in the refrigerator
Use within 1 to 2 weeks