It’s National Martini Day, so here’s a sweet little Vesper variation for ya.

More importantly, I was inspired by the cocktail balancing shenanigans of @highproofpreacher and his corgi @pip_from_portland, and then also by @spiritedla’s hilarious rendition, that I felt like I needed to put a cocktail on a chicken.

It’s photoshopped. Calm down. I did not actually balance a glass of booze on my chicken.

I did, however, actually balance a plastic cup with a rose in it on my chicken.

And Regina Phalange wasn’t even mad about it.

SWEET ROSE VESPER

Makes 1 serving (although pictured here is a half serving, since I used a wee little glass)

• 2 ounces rosé-flavored vodka such as Hangar One

• 2 ounces Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur

• 1/2 ounce dry rosé wine

• 1 drop rosewater

• a twist of lemon peel

• rose blossom or petals for garnish

  Except for lemon peel and garnish, combine all ingredients in either a shaker with ice, or a mixing glass with ice (do you like it shaken or stirred? That is the question.) Shake or stir until ice cold, then strain into a chilled coupe. Twist a lemon peel over the top to express a little lemon oomph into the drink, and then garnish with a rose blossom or petals.

  Do not use your chicken as a coaster.