Just make sure any rose petals and hips used for cooking are pesticide free. Otherwise you may go the way of those bugs and fungus diseases you are trying to control. I've linked the URL below to make for easier access. Here is a link that might be useful: rose hip/petal recipes

Pat- the margarita recipe is in the little booklet that comes along with the St Germain. They are fabulous. Of course, I told my husband about this thread so he stopped at the liquor store & brought home a new bottle of St Germain. This forum continues to be a bad influence! Sands, thanks for the reminder that Licor 43 also goes by Cuarenta y Tres. That's probably essential info if you're ordering it as I'll be that's the "real" name. Nina

This is thread has been around a few weeks, but I'd love it if it got revived. But first I have to admit that, before composing my thoughts to post a reply, I got up and poured myself a glass of Sambuca! On a late Saturday afternoon! All by myself! HavenÂt had one in months, but your post inspired me. I guess you can tell I'm a huge fan of Sambuca. I also love the French version, Anisette, most particularly Marie Brizard. I love them with espresso, either alongside the cup or poured right in it! Years ago at Italian restaurants, particularly in the Bronx, when you ordered your espresso and Sambuca, you got more than those LITTLE ITTY BITTY espresso cups  you were brought an entire POT of espresso (called a macchinetta, itÂs a stovetop espresso maker). And if there were enough of you at the table ordering Sambuca or Anisette, they LEFT THE ENTIRE BOTTLE AT THE TABLE! Ah, but that was long ago and in another time I love all kinds of liqueurs, and now and then we'll sip one (or two) after dinner. My DH likes to zip up his French toast with Frangelica or Grand Marnier instead of vanilla. We like to add a bit of Chambourd (raspberry flavor) to hot sake  m-m-m-m! I remember having Pisa Nut  an almond flavored liqueur from Italy but canÂt find it in stores. And who doesnÂt love a bit of BaileyÂs once in a while? What do YOU like?

I have some in my liquor that someone left. I think they were adding it to hard cider. I think Elba's idea for cheesecake sounds yummy. Below is a link to a list of recipes using raspberry liqueur. Some are drinks, some are food. Scroll through and see if anything piques your interest. Here is a link that might be useful: Raspberry Liqueur recipes