Rosolio is a type of italian liqueur made from a base of alcohol, sugar, and water in the same proportion, which is flavored by adding an essence of any of various types. despite a common misconception based on the name, rosolio has no direct connection with roses or rose petals. (rose essence is, however, one option for addition to the base; other options include citrus, coffee, aniseed, and mint.) in fact, the name comes from the latin ros solis, which means "dew of the sun": drosera rotundifolia.the liqueur is common in piedmont and in southern italy. it enjoys a special popularity in sicily, where it has been prepared since the sixteenth century and was offered to house guests as a si...

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