Roses & Martinis

Angel Face

Olympiad

Mojave

On previous Valentine’s Days, we’ve purchased many (many) cut roses only to watch them slowly die.  This year, we decided to celebrate the occasion by purchasing rose bushes.  With a little bit of luck, we’ll watch these roses grow and mature along with us over the years to come.  The first garden work of 2011 deserves a cocktail.  And, a toast to our new rose bushes.

Rose Martinis
makes 2

3 ounces vodka
1-2 ounce rose vodka
1 ounce lemon-scented simple syrup
splash lemon bitters

Combine all in an ice-filled shaker, shake vigorously.  Divide between two chilled martini glasses garnished with a crystalized rose petal and one cherry per glass.