{ cocktail ring } versailles cocktail

Occasion: August Afternoon
Wear: Arty Ring by Yves Saint Laurent ($250)
Sip: Versailles Cocktail via Delish

• 1 oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Remy Martin XO
• 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• Rim the glass with 24 carat gold flakes.

{ cocktail ring } raspberry gin fizz

Occasion: Brunch Banquet
Wear: White Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring by Wendy Mink ($222)
Sip: Raspberry Gin Fizz via Just Married and Cooking

• 1 750ml bottle of gin
• 2 pints fresh raspberries
• ½ cup sugar
• Brut Champagne, well chilled
  
• Lemon peel for garnish
  
• Raspberries for garnish
  

1. In an air-tight glass jar, combine the gin, raspberries and sugar. Store in a cool dark place. Turn the jar over once a day to mix the contents, until the gin takes a deep red color, up to a week. Strain the gin and store in a clean glass bottle.
   
   
2. To serve, pour ½ ounce gin (chilled) into the bottom of a champagne flute. Fill the glass with champagne and garnish with a raspberry and lemon twist.

{ cocktail ring } mint julep

Occasion: Donning a Derby Hat
Wear: Sparklers Praseolite Cocktail Ring by Tiffany's ($975)
Sip: Mint Julep via Delish

• 8 mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish
• 1/2 ounce(s) Basic Simple Syrup
• 2 ounce(s) bourbon, preferably overproof
• Crushed ice

1. In a chilled julep cup or fizz glass, muddle the mint leaves and Simple Syrup. Add the bourbon and crushed ice. Set a swizzle stick or bar spoon in the cup and spin between your hands to mix. Top with additional crushed ice and garnish with the mint sprigs.

{ cocktail ring } the fresh sunrise

Occasion: Seaside Soiree
Wear: Round Cabochon Ring by Ariella Collection ($28.90)
Sip: The Fresh Sunrise via Delish

• 3 lemon wedges
• 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
• 4 ounce(s) Alizé Bleu
• Sparkling wine

1. Put lemon wedges in a shaker with sugar and muddle. Pour in Alizé Bleu, top with ice, and shake vigorously. Then strain into a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.

{ cocktail ring } pog punch

After last week's fixation with piña coladas - or more specifically, that pineapple cocktail ring I ordered immediately after posting - I've been daydreaming of the perfect drink and bauble combinations. And with that, a week of posts was born. Stay tuned for sparkly rings and the cocktails to sip with them.

Occasion: Party in Paradise
Wear: Phillipe the Parrot Cocktail Ring by nOir Jewelry ($175)
Sip: Pog Punch via Marie Claire

• 1 1/2 parts SKYY Infusions Pineapple
• 1 1/2 parts fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 1 part guava puree

1. In an ice-filled shaker combine all ingredients, shake, and strain into ice-filled scorpion bowl. Garnish with a floating orchid and pineapple. Accessorize with straws.

{ inspired by } pina colada

I've never been much for piña coladas (or getting caught in the rain), but I am in favor of pineapple-inspired accessories. In fact, I still regret not purchasing a silver pineapple I found at an antique store last year. I don't think I can face the same disappointment and pass up this cocktail ring. Perfect for next year's Florida escape? I think so. (And check out how lovely it looks on MMS over at Southern Vogue.)

1. Pineapple-Hued Sunglasses, Kate Spade, $138 $96
2. Guilt-Free Piña Colada Recipe
3. Pineapple Cocktail Ring, Kate Spade, $125 $87