The Sun Method
1) Pour spring water into a glass bowl and float enough flowers until the whole surface is covered. Stir with a twig to distribute evenly.
2) Place the bowl and flowers in full sunlight and leave for three hours. As the bowl is uncovered, place it well away from any shadows or sources of contamination.
3) After three hours, use the twig to remove the flowers from the water. Make sure to remove all plant material.
4) Measure 4 TBSP of the water into a jug and pour into an amber bottle using a funnel. Add the same volume of brandy to the bottle. Close the bottle and shake to mix the liquids. Label with the type of essence it contains and the date on which it was made.