Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen red berries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups vodka
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• Fresh or frozen red berries
• Small roses or rose petals

Instructions

1. Bring berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
2. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add vodka, lemon juice, rose water, and 5 cups water and stir to combine.
3. Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses.
4. If using, fill 2 ice cube trays one-quarter full with water. Add berries and roses to your liking. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Fill ice cube trays the rest of the way with water and freeze until solid, 3–4 hours.
5. Berry syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Ice cubes can be made 1 month ahead. Keep frozen.