State Street Eating House has revived such handcrafted classic cocktails as the Pimm’s Cup, French 75, Manhattan and the divine Bramble. Here’s their take on that one.

Muddle 3 blackberries in a rocks glass, add crushed ice, set aside.

In a shaker with ice add:

2 oz. Plymouth gin (or vodka)

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz. heavy simple syrup*

Shake sexily, then strain into glass, add more crushed ice.Top with Creme de Mure and garnish with a blackberry.

(*Heavy simple is 2 parts sugar and 1 part water)

State Street Eating House, 1533 State St.

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Ross McLeod stepped out for Sarasota Film Festival’s opening night with some private school panache, hitting all the preppy marks: buttoned-up oxford, bow tie, slim-fit chinos, retro Wayfarers and tri-colored leather boat shoes.

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1971

Year the first Manolo Blahnik heel hit the floor

 

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Pull a Faye Dunaway with this ultra-chic wild Florida alligator bag neatly tucked in your arm as a clutch or wristlet—or go cross-body with the 20-inch chain. Ten percent of profits go toward the Everglades Restoration Effort. T. Georgiano’s Shoe Salon, $1,000

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Want to know how Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth Paltrow get that glow on the red carpet? It’s PRTTY PEAUSHUN Skin Tight Body Lotion, developed by celeb make-up artist Bethany Karlyn. prttypeaushun.com, $36

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I just love this magnolia headband for the modern bride. The velvety alabaster leather piece is handmade locally to order by the talented Talia Famiglio. greenappleaccessories.com, $85

Read a new Fashion I.Q. each week.

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This article appears in the June 2012 issue of Sarasota Magazine.

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