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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