French Martini Cocktail
The French Martini cocktail is a delightful mix of three simple ingredients, delivering a classy drink that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. It’s supremely easy to whip up: just pour in your ingredients, shake, and serve! Cheers!
Why Make This Recipe
- Only 3 Ingredients: Vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord.
- Fast to Make: No complicated steps—just pour and shake unless you want to jazz up the garnish.
- So Pretty: The charming pink hue and vibrant garnishes make this fruity cocktail a standout.
🥗 Ingredients
- Vodka: Choose a high-quality vodka for the best flavor. Grey Goose and Ketel One are excellent choices. For a fun twist, try using flavored vodka like vanilla.
- Pineapple Juice: Freshly squeezed pineapple juice is delicious, but canned versions also work well. Keep some handy for cocktails or savory dishes like teriyaki pork!
- Chambord: This exquisite black raspberry liqueur has a long history in France. If you don’t have Chambord, Crème de cassis (a blackberry liqueur) can be a suitable alternative.
- Garnish: Lemon twist or fresh raspberries (or both!) make for delightful garnishes.
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of pineapple juice, and ½ ounce of Chambord liqueur.
Shake It Up
Shake the cocktail vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold—this ensures a perfectly chilled drink.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a martini glass, ensuring a smooth pour.
Garnish
Finish with a lovely lemon twist or a few fresh raspberries as garnishes—get creative!
🧐 Recipe FAQs for French Martini
The French Martini isn’t a traditional French cocktail nor a classic martini; it gets its name from the inclusion of Chambord, a raspberry liqueur crafted in France.
Absolutely! If you lack a cocktail shaker, use a jar with a lid (like a mason jar) to mix your ingredients with ice. Just strain it into your glass.
Yes! To serve 8 cocktails, mix 12 ounces of vodka, 8 ounces of pineapple juice, and 4 ounces of Chambord in a pitcher. Stir well and chill until it’s refreshingly cold.
This delightful cocktail emerged in the late 1980s from a bar owner in New York City, launching a new trend of fruity variations of martinis.
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