{Thirsty Thursday: Rose Martini}

Phew, this week has been jam packed with fun events: gabbing over wings, pedicures and my first visit back to my alma mater to speak on a panel! Running from place to place, I rely heavily on my Lilly planner. Everything goes into the planner in order of events (of course) to keep me on track. I’m a visual learner and if I see it, I’m more likely to remember it.

That being said, I realized with all the hustle and bustle, I really need to take the time to stop and smell the roses.

What better way than with a martini in one hand and a clutch in the other?

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Ingredients 

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons sugar

3 1/2 cups vodka

4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon rose water

ice cubes

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil.

Simmer over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

Let cool, then stir in the vodka, lemon juice and rose water.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Add one-fourth of the martini mixture and shake.

Strain into 2 martini glasses and serve.

Repeat to make the remaining martinis (makes 8 total).

You’ve got the cocktail, now the style

When Vineyard Vines released their Derby collection, I was immediately drawn to their {“Run for the Roses” clutch}:

I would pair this clutch with a {white eyelet summer shift} and {a pair of cork wedges} or {my trusty Jacks}.

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