So tonight people in many places of the world are toasting to romance. I’ll be making these at my house. And drinking them by myself. Not because I’m spending Valentine’s Day alone. My huband does not really drink. when he does, he sticks to beer and wine. when he really cuts loose, its a gin and tonic or an occasional Mai Tai when on vacation. Consequently, these Valentine’s Rose Martinis are best for a single girl’s Valentine’s celebration. Unless your fella is a Girl Drink Drunk, this cocktail probably is not for him. But make one for yourself. you deserve it.
This cocktail a vodka-based martini. I added rose flavored syrup and a splash of rosewater. Im addition to dried edible rosebuds, I also have a bottle of Monin Rose Syrup hanging out in my bar. I’m an ingredient wierdo. Don’t judge. However, making your own rose syrup is simple if you have the time. Simple is the operative word. Just add edible fresh rose petals to a simply syrup recie. This is cooking equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Strain and let cool. That’s it.
Rose Sugar for an Extra Pretty Touch
For an extra decorative touch, embellish the glass rims of these Valentine’s Rose Martinis with pretty and fragrant rose sugar. Make the rose sugar the day of. However, make sure you store it in a tightly sealed plastic container for future use. Use it in your tea, the hot or iced version. Also, you can add it to decorate cookies or other baked goods.
For another beautiful garnish idea for this cocktail, use fresh (non-sprayed) rose petals.
Whether you are single or paired, enjoy your Valentine’s celebration!
Rose Martinis For Valentine's Day
Ingredients
For the Rose Sugar:
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon crushed dried rosebuds or rose petals.
For the Rose Martini:
- 2 oz Vodka preferable from the freezer
- 1 oz rose syrup you can find a recipe here or buy it here
- 2 teaspoons rose water
Instructions
Make the Rose Sugar:
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In a small separate bowl mix the white granulated sugar together with the dried rose petals. Spread the mixture out on a small flat plate.
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Dip the rims of 2 martini glasses in water and then into the plate of rose sugar.
Make the Rose Martini:
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Combine the vodka, rose syrup and rose water in a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Shake and pour into the prepared glasses straining the ice.
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Garnish with a dried rosebud or two.
So, do you like these Valentine’s Rose Martinis? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
LEBKUCHEN SPICE VODKA MARTINI
RHUBARB PISTACHIO CREAM STRUDEL
MARASCHINO CHERRY MARTINIS
