Martinis in time for the Rose Bowl

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup water
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 3 1/2 cups vodka
* 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon rose water (available at some ethnic food shops)
* Ice cubes



1. Combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil in a small saucepan.

2.Simmer over low heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.

3. Stir in the vodka, lemon juice and rose water.

4. Add one-fourth of mixture to shaker with ice cubes.