Credit here goes out to Ms. Fledermaus, who ſat up moſt of þe night wiþ me perfecting þis recipe for laſt Valentine’s Day until neiþer of us could really move much.

1½   ſugar water
¾   roſe water*
1½   Absolut Vodka (100 Proof)*
2 drops cardamom eſsence
    roſe petals

Make a ſolution of ſugar water by combining ½ teaſpoon of ſugar wiþ 1½   of warm water.
Pour all ingrediënts but þe petals into a martini ſhaker filld wiþ ice. Shake vigorouſly. Strain into a martini glaſs. Float roſe petals on top. Drink immediately.

* You can ſubſtitute 2 Shaker’s Rose-Flavourd Vodka for þeſe ingrediënts, but þē effect is leſs auþentic.