Fragrant rose geranium is very easy to grow in pots, and a little goes a long way. I use it to make a syrup that I add to just about anything I make with berries.
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
3/4 cup hulled strawberries
2 to 3 tablespoons rose geranium syrup (see below)
4 ice cubes
1. Place all of the ingredients in the blender. Blend until frothy, about one minute. Serve at once.
Yield: One serving.
Rose Geranium Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 sprigs rose geranium
Combine the sugar and water, and bring a to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer three to five minutes until slightly thick. Add the rose geranium sprigs to the pot, turn off the heat and cover tightly. Allow the rose geranium to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a jar, and place in the refrigerator. The syrup will keep for about a week.