Delicious French Martini Recipe
Whisk yourself away to a Parisian bistro with our delicious French Martini recipe, a perfect blend of vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice.
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Pack your ‘pretend’ bags and your finest berets—we’re headed to the dreamy streets of Paris! We’ll eat baguettes, look out from the Eiffel Tower, AND sip one of the cocktail universe’s shining stars: the iconic French Martini. Drawing on the sophistication of the capital, this cocktail is the definition of chic with a kick (for the sake of this recipe, that’s pronounced “keek”). Made up of vodka, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, and pineapple juice, it’s got punchy flavors that cancan your taste buds.
The French Martini bears mystery and class, just like its siblings, the Classic Martini and the Cosmopolitan, but the pineapple juice is something you’d expect to find in beach-friendly fare like the Miami Vice Cocktail. It’s the super-unexpected tartness of that pineapple playing off against the mellow sweetness of Chambord raspberry liqueur that, for me, creates a unique buzz that other fruit-packed cocktails just can’t recreate.
INGREDIENTS
Got your imaginary luggage? I hope you remembered to pack these essentials.
- 1 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
equipment needed
- cocktail shaker
- martini glass
- strainer
- measuring tool or jigger
INSTRUCTIONS
Add
Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
Pour
Pour the vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord into the shaker.
Shake
Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
Strain
Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
Garnish
Garnish with a raspberry or two.
How to Make a Healthy/Low-Calorie French Martini
- Swap out the vodka and Chambord for their low-calorie alternatives.
- Use fresh pineapple juice instead of the canned variety.
- Sip slowly. Delicious cocktails like this one go down easily so be mindful of what you consume to keep the calories off.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka with sparkling water and the Chambord Raspberry Liqueur with raspberry syrup or juice.
Tips & Tricks to Making a Perfect French Martini
- Choose a premium vodka and authentic Chambord raspberry liqueur.
- Use fresh pineapple juice and avoid the sugars.
- Fill your shaker with plenty of ice.
- Use the exact ratio of ingredients (a jigger can help!).
- Garnish with fresh raspberries. It improves the taste but also helps with the presentation.
FAQs
A typical French Martini will run you roughly 190 calories a glass.
This French Martini tastes best after it has been freshly shaken in an icy shaker. Then sip to savor the lovely balance between the vodka and Chambord.
The French Martini looks stunning with a raspberry garnish. It adds a pop of color and looks so classy!
You’re in luck! Add a splash of absinthe for subtle variation called “La Fée Verte French Martini”.
how to prep and store a French martini
Though you can mix all the ingredients ahead of time, you’ll get the best flavor if you shake and serve it straight away. So, if time is tight, prepare a big batch of the vodka and Chambord mix (without the ice) then store it in the fridge in an airtight container. When it comes time to imbibe, pour enough for an individual serving into an ice-filled shaker, garnish, and you’re gold!
Any leftover mix can be kept in the aforementioned airtight container (remember: no ice!) and put in the fridge for a couple of days. To reinvigorate the cocktail, shake that baby up with some ice, strain it into a glass, and sip away!
French Martini
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Pour the vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a raspberry or two.
Notes
- Choose a premium vodka and authentic Chambord raspberry liqueur.
- Use fresh pineapple juice and avoid the sugars.
- Fill your shaker with plenty of ice to achieve the perfect chill.
Nutrition
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