The best roses to use are whichever are the most fragrant and freshest in your area. All rose blossoms are edible and can be used in this recipe as long as they are unsprayed and organic or wild harvested. The most fragrant roses will produce the best results. Some fragrant rose varieties to consider include Rosa rugosa (beach roses), Rosa damascena (Damask rose), Rosa gallica (French rose). I used wild harvested beach roses and fresh rose petals gathers from our garden. Some fragrant rose varieties from David Austin Roses that we have in the garden include Royal Jubilee, Wollerton Old Hall, Bathesba, Teasing Georgia, and Lady of Shallot. If you can, try growing your own roses to reap the benefits of this amazing plant.