French Martini Cocktail

This French martini is vibrant, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. All you need is vodka of choice, Chambord, and pineapple juice to make this sophisticated yet easy cocktail. It’s perfect for happy hour and dinner parties alike!

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This is such an underrated cocktail. Most people don’t even know what I’m talking about when I say I’m going to make a French martini.

And while they may think its pale orange color is pretty once they see it, they’re not exactly convinced it’s going to be particularly good.

It’s true, the raspberry flavor is subtle, but in combination with vodka and pineapple juice, it creates a cocktail so scrumptious, you’ll want to make (and drink!) more than one.

In fact, this might even become one of the best-loved martini recipes in your cocktail repertoire, the way it did with mine.

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A short history of the French martini

Invented in the 1980s at one of Keith McNally’s New York City bars, the French martini quickly spread to his other bars, where it became a sensation and one of the most popular cocktails of its time.

Helpful tips

• Want extra raspberry taste? Use my homemade, raspberry-infused vodka for a kick of extra flavor.
• I’ve been known to garnish this martini with citrus peel, but lately I prefer to use fresh raspberries on martini picks.
• Don’t have the budget for Chambord? No problem. There are plenty of more affordable raspberry liqueurs available that you can substitute.
• Want your cocktail to stay colder a little longer? Use a martini glass that’s been chilled in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.

How to make the French martini recipe

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and your glassware. I use one martini glass and one coupe glass.

After measuring out the ingredients, add them to the cocktail shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – Black raspberry liqueur, like Chambord, vodka, and pineapple juice. (A)

Step two

Measure 4 ounces of vodka. (B)

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Step three

Measure 1 ounce of black raspberry liqueur. (C)

Step four

Measure 2.5 ounces of pineapple juice. (D)

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Step five

Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain, divide and pour the liquid into the glasses.

Step six

Place 3 fresh raspberries on each martini pick.

Step seven

Add the raspberry garnish to each cocktail.

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Look at that color! Gorgeous.

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Here’s one vertical view.

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Mmm. It is so delicious!

I hope you enjoyed French martini cocktail recipe.

Other Chambord cocktail recipes

• Chocolate raspberry kiss shot
• Peanut butter and jelly shot
• Jelly donut shot
• Black raspberry margarita

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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French Martini Cocktail

This French martini is vibrant, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. All you need is vodka of choice, Chambord, and pineapple juice to make this sophisticated yet easy cocktail. It’s perfect for happy hour and dinner parties alike!

5 from 9 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: French martini cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 4 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce Chambord
• 2.5 ounces pineapple juice

Garnish

• 6 fresh raspberries (3 on each martini pick)

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Instructions

Make It!

• Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
• Add vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice.
  4 ounces vodka, 1 ounce Chambord, 2.5 ounces pineapple juice
• Cap shaker and shake at least 15 seconds.
• Strain into glass and add the raspberry garnish to each glass.
  6 fresh raspberries
• Sip
• Smile
• Enjoy

Equipment

cocktail shaker

measuring glass

martini glass

2 martini picks

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Notes

Helpful tips

• Want extra raspberry taste? Use my homemade, raspberry-infused vodka for a kick of extra flavor.
• I’ve been known to garnish this martini with citrus peel, but lately I prefer to use fresh raspberries on martini picks.
• Don’t have the budget for Chambord? No problem. There are plenty of more affordable raspberry liqueurs available that you can substitute.
• Want your cocktail to stay colder a little longer? Use a martini glass that’s been chilled in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 5.7mg

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From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to crafting delightful dishes and cocktails, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.

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