If you wish to use the rosewater for cooking, consider using some edible roses types, such as: Rosa damascena, Rosa Centifolia and Rosa Gallica. [9] X Research source

Consider adding up to one teaspoon of vodka. This will not affect the smell, but it will help preserve the rosewater and make it last longer. [11] X Research source

Consider filling a smaller bottle with some of the rosewater. A smaller bottle will be easier to handle than a large mason jar. When you run out of rosewater, simply refill it with more rosewater from the big jar.

If you wish to use the rosewater as a toner, then dilute it with some distilled water until you get the strength you like.