French Martini
The French Martini is a strong vodka tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official new era cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 24 out of 100
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Fruity
- 80 out of 100
- Boozy
- 73 out of 100
How to make a French Martini
To make a French Martini, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz vodka, ½ oz Raspberry Liqueur and ½ oz pineapple juice.
You'll need
- Vodka1½ oz
- Raspberry Liqueur½ oz
- pineapple juice½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
French Martini questions
What does a French Martini taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a French Martini?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a French Martini and a Zipperhead?
Both use vodka and Raspberry Liqueur. The French Martini adds pineapple juice, while the Zipperhead uses soda water. The French Martini is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Zipperhead is layered and served in a sour glass.
Should a French Martini be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of French Martinis?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz vodka, 3 oz Raspberry Liqueur and 3 oz pineapple juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a French Martini in?
A cocktail glass.