I found a French Martini Recipe that’s bright, dangerously smooth, and exactly the kind of strong drink you can actually sip without grimacing.

I’m obsessed with this French Martini Recipe because it’s bright, a little flashy, and somehow still easy to sip. I love how the Chambord Martini vibe sneaks in, raspberry sweetness that stays classy without being cloying.

But it doesn’t taste like dessert, it has a citrus bite that makes me reach for another. I adore how Chambord or raspberry liqueur mingles in the glass, and a lemon twist makes the glass feel deliberate even when I’m not.

Messy, cheeky, and dangerously drinkable. I make it on nights I want a quick thrill.

Want one? Yes.

Can’t stop thinking about it.

Ingredients

• Vodka: clean backbone, it’s the smooth kick that keeps the drink light and boozy.
• Chambord or raspberry liqueur: jammy sweetness, basically the cocktail’s pink personality and berry punch.
• Pineapple juice: juicy tartness, it cuts sweetness and adds bright tropical zip.
• Fresh raspberries (garnish): pretty, slightly tart nibble, Plus it makes the glass look fun.
• Lemon twist (garnish): zesty oil, it wakes your nose and adds a tiny citrus pop.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz Chambord or other raspberry liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 to 3 fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
• 1 lemon twist for garnish (optional)

How to Make this

1. Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes so your cocktail stays cold.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice so the drink gets properly diluted and cold.

3. Add 2 oz vodka and 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice to the shaker. Use fresh pineapple juice if you got it, it tastes way brighter.

4. Close the shaker and shake hard for about 10 to 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty.

5. Strain the mix into the chilled glass, leaving the ice in the shaker.

6. Slowly pour 1/2 oz Chambord over the back of a spoon so it floats and creates that pretty raspberry swirl. If you prefer a more mixed drink just add it to the shaker before shaking.

7. Garnish with 2 to 3 fresh raspberries on a pick or dropped in the glass, and express a lemon twist over the top then drop it in for aroma.

8. Taste quickly for balance. If it’s too tart add a splash more pineapple juice, if it’s not fruity enough add a touch more Chambord.

9. Serve right away while it’s icy cold, this one loses its charm if it warms up.

10. Quick tip: dont skimp on the ice or chilling, a warm French martini is just wrong.

Equipment Needed

1. Coupe or martini glass, chilled in the freezer
2. Cocktail shaker (Boston or three-piece)
3. Jigger or measuring spoons for precise pours
4. Plenty of ice and an ice scoop or tongs
5. Hawthorne or fine strainer to keep the ice out of the glass
6. Bar spoon (for pouring Chambord over the back of the spoon)
7. Lemon peeler or channel knife and cocktail picks for raspberries

FAQ

How To Make A Phenomenal French Martini Recipe Substitutions and Variations

How To Make A Phenomenal French Martini

This is a quick, showy cocktail thats fruity, silky, and perfect for when you want something a little fancy without a fuss. It mixes bright pineapple with raspberry sweetness and vodka for a smooth sip. Try it for a party or a quiet night in.

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz Chambord or other raspberry liqueur
• 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 to 3 fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
• 1 lemon twist for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Pour in vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice.
3. Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold. You want it well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass to keep bits of ice out. If you dont have a strainer, just pour carefully.
5. Garnish with raspberries and a lemon twist. Squeeze the twist over the drink to release oils, then drop it in or hang on the rim.

Quick Tips

• Use fresh pineapple juice if you can, it tastes brighter. Store bought is fine though.
• Chill your glass beforehand for a crisper drink.
• If its too sweet, add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to balance it.
• Shake firmly. A weak shake makes a flat cocktail.

Substitutions

• Vodka: Try gin for a botanical twist or white rum for a softer, tropical feel.
• Chambord (raspberry liqueur): Use creme de cassis or a raspberry syrup plus a splash of vodka.
• Pineapple juice: Swap with mango juice or passion fruit juice for a different tropical note.
• Raspberry garnish: Use a lemon wheel or a few pomegranate arils if fresh raspberries arent available.

Pro Tips

1) Chill everything, not just the glass. Pop the shaker in the freezer a few mins too, otherwise your drink warms while you’re fiddling and it gets watery faster. Trust me, cold = brighter flavors.

2) Use big, clear ice if you can. Smaller, crushed ice dilutes way too fast. Big cubes give you controlled dilution so the pineapple shines without getting soggy.

3) Pour the Chambord over the back of a spoon slowly if you want that pretty float, otherwise stir it in. If it sinks too quick try pouring onto the spoon closer to the surface, or gently tilt the glass while you float it.

4) Taste before you serve. If it’s too tart add a little more pineapple, if it’s too sweet a squeeze of lemon brightens things up. Also expressing the lemon peel over the top makes a huge aroma difference, so dont skip it.

How To Make A Phenomenal French Martini Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I found a French Martini Recipe that’s bright, dangerously smooth, and exactly the kind of strong drink you can actually sip without grimacing.

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Servings

1

servings

Calories

222

kcal

Equipment: 1. Coupe or martini glass, chilled in the freezer
2. Cocktail shaker (Boston or three-piece)
3. Jigger or measuring spoons for precise pours
4. Plenty of ice and an ice scoop or tongs
5. Hawthorne or fine strainer to keep the ice out of the glass
6. Bar spoon (for pouring Chambord over the back of the spoon)
7. Lemon peeler or channel knife and cocktail picks for raspberries

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka

• 1/2 oz Chambord or other raspberry liqueur

• 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice

• 2 to 3 fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

• 1 lemon twist for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes so your cocktail stays cold.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice so the drink gets properly diluted and cold.
• Add 2 oz vodka and 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice to the shaker. Use fresh pineapple juice if you got it, it tastes way brighter.
• Close the shaker and shake hard for about 10 to 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosty.
• Strain the mix into the chilled glass, leaving the ice in the shaker.
• Slowly pour 1/2 oz Chambord over the back of a spoon so it floats and creates that pretty raspberry swirl. If you prefer a more mixed drink just add it to the shaker before shaking.
• Garnish with 2 to 3 fresh raspberries on a pick or dropped in the glass, and express a lemon twist over the top then drop it in for aroma.
• Taste quickly for balance. If it’s too tart add a splash more pineapple juice, if it’s not fruity enough add a touch more Chambord.
• Serve right away while it’s icy cold, this one loses its charm if it warms up.
• Quick tip: dont skimp on the ice or chilling, a warm French martini is just wrong.

Notes

• Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 118.3g
• Total number of serves: 1
• Calories: 222kcal
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0g
• Monounsaturated: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 5mg
• Potassium: 48mg
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 11g
• Protein: 0.3g
• Vitamin A: 0IU
• Vitamin C: 21mg
• Calcium: 6mg
• Iron: 0.1mg