French Martini

Made with vodka and liqueur, served in a cocktail glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (New Era Drinks).

Ingredients for one drink
4.5Vodka, cl
1.5Raspberry liqueur, cl
1.5Pineapple juice, cl

Method

  1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  3. Squeeze lemon peel oil onto the drink.

About the French Martini

The French Martini is a sour drink made with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. It has a sweet-tart character with fruity notes.

History

Created in the 1980s at Keith McNally's New York City bars, it became popular during the 1990s cocktail renaissance. The 'French' comes from Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur with French origins.

French Martini
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