French Martini
Vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple. Shaken to a pink froth.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Raspberry liqueur
- 45 ml Pineapple juice
- Raspberry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml raspberry liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard to get the pineapple foam.
About the French Martini
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
French Martini FAQ
What's in a French Martini?
45 ml vodka, 15 ml raspberry liqueur, 45 ml pineapple juice, garnished with raspberry.
How strong is a French Martini?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a French Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a French Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
