ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER

Orange blossom water is actually the distilled blossom of sour oranges. Which always strikes us as being really odd. You know, the fact that something with such a sweet smell can come from something which offers its culinary antithesis.

• Use it as a facial toner: it is mildly astringent and perfect for sensitive skin;
• Add a splash to your cocktails: it works really well with gin. Try the Persepolis Bahar Special: gin, grenadine, orange flower water, a dash of tamarind, splodge of lemon, top up with pomegranate juice
• Mix with brown sauce, balsamic vinegar, onion, ginger and sesame oil for an ace marinade for practically anything.
• Put a few drops in your iron and you’ll come out smelling of blossom time and again;

Please note: orange blossom needs to be used VERY VERY SPARINGLY. Got that? It can kill a recipe at twenty paces