Rozulin

Rozulin is a traditional rose liqueur that hails from Dubrovnik. It is made from an old rose variety Rosa centifolia, which was once a common sight in the Dubrovnik area. The liqueur is traditionally prepared in spring. Classic preparation involves layers of sugar and cleaned rose petals doused in neutral alcohol, usually local pomace brandy loza.

The combination is left in the sun until the sugar is melted and the rose essence is thoroughly infused. Nowadays, the liqueur is commonly prepared by macerating rose petals and sugar syrup in neutral alcohol. The petals are removed, and the liqueur is stored in decorative bottles.

The result is an amber-colored, smooth, and heavily fragrant liqueur. Rozulin is still mainly produced by local families, and it is usually reserved for special occasions. It is enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, and it is often added to local desserts (pinca, rozata).