Measure water into a small pot or saucepan.

Add the rose petals followed by the sugar.

Place the pot on the stove and turn on the heat to a medium flame.

Let the syrup cook over medium heat. Stir to expedite the sugar to dissolve. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, turn off the heat and let the rose petals continue to steep in the syrup for 5 to 10 minutes.

Strain the flower petals with a fine mesh sieve.

Squeeze the flowers with a back of a spoon to release as much syrup and extract from the petals. Discard the petals. Pour the syrup into airtight bottles. Allow it to cool completely before putting on the lid and storing in the fridge. The rose simple syrup is ready to be used in its natural form like this.

Add sugar and turn on the heat to a medium flame.

Cook the water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the water is heated up. Stir to help the sugar dissolve.

Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat and let the syrup cool down to room temperature. Add the rose extract and stir to combine well.

If you wish to tint the syrup pink, do it at this stage. Start with as little coloring as possible and mix well before adding more color.

Pour the syrup into a clean and airtight bottle. The syrup can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later use.