The perfect balance of fruity and tart, French Martinis are made for easy sipping. Sweet pineapple juice is perfectly balanced by tangy, full-bodied Creme de Cassis, add vodka, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and you've got a deceptively easy, sophisticated cocktail for all to enjoy.
FRENCH MARTINI INGREDIENTS
- Vodka - The primary ingredient in a French Martini is vodka. Use a quality vodka for best results.
- Creme de Cassis or Chambord - As far as liqueurs go, you can use either Creme de Cassis or Chambord. Creme de Cassis comes from berries called black currants. Black currants are both bitter and tart, yet deeply flavorful. Chambord, on the other hand, is a black raspberry liqueur that is a little more sweet than tart.
- Pineapple Juice - This is a fruit-forward, easy-sipping cocktail and that is partially thanks to the pineapple juice. A juice that is particularly skilled at masking the flavor of hard liquors.
- Lemon - There's nothing that will set apart a cocktail quite like a little freshly squeezed citrus. Brighten up your French Martini, and take it from good to great with a simple squeeze of a lemon wedge!
HOW TO MAKE A FRENCH MARTINI
- Add Ingredients To a Shaker - Add the vodka, creme de cassis (or raspberry liqueur), pineapple juice, and the squeeze of a lemon wedge to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake - Add the lid, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 30 to 45 seconds. Note, a properly shaken martini has ice crystals floating across the top of the glass, so shake hard!
- Strain and Serve - Strain your French Martini mix into the glass, serve, and enjoy!
Photo by Rachel Driskell
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French Martini
The perfect balance of fruity and tart, French Martinis are made for easy sipping! Mix together pineapple juice, Creme de Cassis, vodka and fresh lemon.
Servings: 1
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce vodka
- 1 ounce creme de cassis or Chambord
- 3 ounces (about ⅓ cup) pineapple juice
- Squeeze of a lemon wedge
Instructions
- Add vodka, cassis, pineapple juice, and the squeeze of a lemon wedge to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Add the lid and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
- Strain into a martini glass, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 111mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This French Martini looks like the perfect tipple, so delicious and perfect for entertaining!
Amy Chung says
Could not have come across your recipe at a better time! I'm having some girlfriends over on the weekend to celebrate an engagement and this would be perfect. Just need to go find some fab glassware to go with it!
Carrie Robinson says
What a gorgeous cocktail! Saving this one for the weekend. 🙂
Sally says
Looks simple enough to make and delicious to boot! Being someone who doesn't make mixed drinks often, I appreciate any tips I can get - thanks!
Kushigalu says
How delicious and pretty is this Martini. Saving this for later!