Ingredients
Essential Ingredients: To make the perfect French Martini, you will need:
- Vodka: 2 oz
- Chambord: 1 oz (raspberry liqueur)
- Pineapple Juice: 1.5 oz (freshly squeezed if possible)
- elderflower liqueur: 0.5 oz (like St-Germain)
- Lemon Twist: For garnish (optional)
Optional Ingredients for Variations:
- Raspberry Puree: For a more intense raspberry flavor
- Vanilla Vodka: For a sweeter, dessert-like twist
- Lime Juice: For additional tartness
Instructions
Preparation: Start by preparing your ingredients. Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure your drink stays cold longer.
Mixing:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Chambord
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
- Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well-chilled and mixed.
Serving: 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnishing: 5. Garnish with a lemon twist or a fresh raspberry on the rim of the glass.
Enjoying: 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the fruity and refreshing flavors of your French Martini.
