This drink is one of the sparks that got the cocktail-as-Martini craze started.” A combination of vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. With these three ingredients, you will obtain an incomparable flavor for this fabulous cocktail.
Is very easy to make a great French martini at home. Simply choose Vodka, pick up a bottle of Chambord, and grab the freshest pineapple juice. Shake the trio together and you have a cocktail with an exciting mix of fruit flavors.
What is in a French martini?
The modern French martini was created in the late 1980s and is attributed to the New York City bars owned by restaurateur Keith McNally. By the mid-’90s, it appeared on martini menus worldwide and had become an essential cocktail in the modern martini craze of drinks that resemble the original martini (sometimes in glassware alone). It has remained a favorite for so long because its flavor can appeal to anyone and is quite simply the ideal fruity vodka martini.
- Vodka.
- Chambord.
- Pineapple Juice.
Ingredients for a French Martini
- Vodka. I use Ketel One for this recipe, you can use any label of your preference.
- Chambord. Chambord has a rich, semi-sweet, and intense berry flavor.
- Pineapple Juice. It is a tropical juice that combined with the others two ingredients will obtain a unique and pleasant flavor to our palate.
- Fresh Raspberries. To enhance the flavor and garnish.
- Ice. To keep our cocktail cold.
How to Make a French Martini?
- Combine Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple juice, and 4 or 5 Fresh raspberries (optional to enhance the flavor) in a cocktail shaker, then muddle gently and add ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
This is a trendy, easy cocktail and you can prepare it for any occasion with 3 simple ingredients you can delight your guests!
What Is Chambord Made From?
Chambord is a naturally flavored raspberry liqueur produced in the Loire Valley, south of Paris, France. Officially named Chambord Liqueur Royale de France, it is based on a 17th-century recipe that’s said to have been served to King Louis XIV at the famous estate, Château de Chambord.
Making Chambord requires a double infusion of whole raspberries, blackberries, and black currants in French spirits.
What Does Chambord Taste Like?
Chambord has a rich, semi-sweet, and intense berry flavor. Even though it has vibrant color and fruit ingredients, it is not overly sweet, and the vanilla and citrus peel taste is present. It has a velvety mouthfeel that makes it even more delicious.
French Martini
“This drink is one of the sparks that got the cocktail-as-Martini craze started.” A combination of vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. With these three ingredients, you will obtain an incomparable flavor for this fabulous cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of Vodka
- 1 ounce Chambord
- 2 ounces of Pineapple juice
- 8 raspberries optional
Instructions
- Combine Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple juice, and 4 or 5 Fresh raspberries (optional to enhance the flavor) in a cocktail shaker, then muddle gently and add ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Notes
Macerate some raspberries to enhance the flavor!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 244Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 2mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 17gProtein 0g
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