French Martini
The recipe for a French Martini. A delicious blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, and fresh pineapple juice for a velvety treat.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseVodka
GarnishFresh raspberry or lemon peel
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineAmerican
Description
The French Martini is a modern classic from the 1980s that became popular in the bars of New York City. Despite its name, it is not a traditional martini but a fruity and very approachable cocktail. It captivates with its vibrant pink color and a wonderfully velvety texture created by vigorously shaking the pineapple juice. The combination of the clean base of vodka, the intense sweetness of raspberry liqueur, and the tropical freshness of pineapple makes it an irresistible and stylish drink.
Preparation
- Fill a coupe glass with ice to pre-chill it.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake very vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This is crucial for frothing the pineapple juice and creating the silky texture.
- Discard the ice from the glass.
- Strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry.
