This is a vibrant, fruity cocktail that’s easy to make and fun to drink. A French Martini ticks all these boxes.
It’s a lively mix of vodka, pineapple juice and raspberry liqueur that comes together with just a few ingredients and some shaking. The bright yellow-pink colour is as cheerful as the flavours – expect a tropical hit of pineapple balanced by the sweet-tart punch of Chambord.
Although it bears a French name, the French Martini was actually created in the 1980s by a bartender in New York City. The unique pairing of pineapple and raspberry flavours was a fresh twist on the classic dry Martini.
The bright, fruity combination quickly became a popular choice and made the French Martini a modern cocktail classic.
It’s the kind of drink that makes you feel like you’re on holiday, even if you’re just mixing it up at home. It couldn’t be simpler to whip up a batch of these pretty cocktails for yourself or for friends.
French Martinis
Ingredients
- 4 parts vodka
- 4 parts pineapple juice
- 2 parts Chambord
- Raspberries to garnish
Directions
- Chill glasses in the fridge.
- In a cocktail shaker, add lots of ice then pour in vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice.
- Shake well until the pineapple juice froths up nicely, and then strain into glass.
- Garnish with a raspberry & enjoy!
