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French Martini: The Elegant Cocktail Everyone’s Talking About

French Martini

A smooth, fruity cocktail combining vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. A vigorous shake creates the French Martini’s signature pale foam.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Martini
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Chambord or another raspberry liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple juice
  • Plenty as needed Ice
Garnish
  • 1 garnish Fresh raspberry or lemon twist

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Chill a coupe or martini glass before mixing the cocktail.
  2. Add the vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, and plenty of ice to a cocktail shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill the drink and aerate the pineapple juice.
  4. Strain into the chilled glass. Double-strain when using fresh pineapple juice and a particularly smooth texture is desired.
  5. Garnish with a fresh raspberry or lemon twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a vigorous shake rather than a stir because pineapple juice needs agitation to create the light foam. Fresh pineapple juice has a brighter flavor, while bottled juice is sweeter and more consistent. Serve the cocktail up in a chilled glass, not over ice.