Cocktail
French Martini
How to make a French Martini: the elegant cocktail of vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice with a fine foam crown. Fruity and easy to mix.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Martini glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The French Martini is an elegant cocktail from the 1980s made of vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice. Its fruity sweetness and fine foam crown make it an uncomplicated crowd-pleaser that even cocktail beginners can master.
Instructions
- Add vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice to a shaker.
- Add plenty of ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until foam forms.
- Double-strain through a fine bar strainer into a pre-chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a fresh raspberry.
Garnish: Fresh raspberry
Pro tip: Use freshly pressed or high-quality pineapple juice with pulp. Only then does shaking create the typical fine foam crown.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chambord?
Chambord is a French raspberry liqueur that gives the French Martini its colour and berry sweetness.
Where does the foam crown come from?
It is created by vigorously shaking the pineapple juice, which has natural foaming properties.
Is the French Martini really a Martini?
Only in name and glass. Classic Martinis are dry and spirit-forward, whereas the French Martini is fruity and sweet.
Ingredients
- Vodka5 cl
- Raspberry liqueur (Chambord)1.5 cl
- Pineapple juice4 cl
- Raspberry1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
