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    French Martini

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    A French martini combines vodka with pineapple juice and Chambord liqueur. It's an easy and classic martini to make. This drink is one that everyone will enjoy no matter what time of year it's served!

    Classic French Martini Recipe

    If you've never had the pleasure of sipping on this classic French martini cocktail, then you're about to be treated to an amazing drink! It's an incredibly easy-to-make cocktail but your ingredients do matter. 🙂

    I highly suggest treating yourself to the Chambord, with creme de cassis being the next best option. Of course, the raspberry juice works in a pinch but your drink, while still wonderful, will be lacking that special ingredient!

    French martini with lime wedge garnish on wooden grain background.
    The classic French martini is still one of the most amazingly tasty cocktails!

    Break out the good Chambord liqueur and shake up this rich and fruity drink!

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    • Classic French Martini Recipe
    • 🌎 Origin
    • 🍹 French Martini Ingredients
    • 🍸 How To Make A French Martini
    • 🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
    • 🍲 What Foods To Serve With A Martini
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🌎 Origin

    Invented in the 1980s by restaurateur Keith McNally and served at McNally's Balthazar in Manhattan, NY. The restaurant is still serving the French Martini to this day alongside its French cuisine!

    The restaurant's website menu lists the ingredients as Absolut Elyx Vodka, Lejay Crème de Cassis, pineapple, and lemon. However, we feel that the Chambord is an essential part of what makes a 'French' martini.

    🍹 French Martini Ingredients

    Just a few favorite ingredients are needed to serve up this tasty vodka cocktail!

    • Ice (enough to fill your shaker at least hall full)
    • 2 ounces Vodka
    • 1 ounce Pineapple Juice
    • ½ ounce Chambord (or see variations noted below)

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🍸 How To Make A French Martini

    This classic cocktail is simple to make - just shake with ice and strain!

    1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    2. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of pineapple juice, and ½ an ounce of Chambord.
    3. Shake for 20 seconds or until very cold.
    4. Strain into a martini glass, garnish if desired with a raspberry or lime.

    🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations

    • Go with high quality booze!
    • Try with Vanilla Vodka or Pink Whitney for an amazing cocktail.
    • Don't skip the Chambord. Although pricey, its distinctive black raspberry, vanilla, and citrus flavor is totally worth it.
    • Shake until very cold!
    • Chambord substitutes: an equal amount of raspberry juice or creme de cassis (a black currant liqueur that is slightly less sweet). Or use 1 teaspoon of raspberry extract for each 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of Chambord. In this case, for each cocktail, use ¼ teaspoon raspberry extract to substitute the ½ ounce of Chambord.
    • To Make A 'Very French Martini', swap out the vodka for cognac. Yum!

    🍲 What Foods To Serve With A Martini

    This French Martini is amazing with a steak dinner or after! Try pairing it with some of these food items:

    • Shrimp Cocktail
    • Grilled Branzino
    • Deviled Eggs
    • Parmesan Zucchini Rounds
    • Garlic Bread
    • Baked Scallops

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    French Martini

    A French martini combines vodka with pineapple juice and Chambord liqueur. It's an easy and classic martini to make. This drink is one that everyone will enjoy no matter what time of year it's served!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 1 martini
    Calories: 190kcal
    Prep 3 minutes minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 3 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 oz vodka
    • 1 oz pineapple juice
    • ½ oz Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
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    Instructions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Pour in vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord.
      2 oz vodka, 1 oz pineapple juice, ½ oz Chambord
    • Shake for 20 seconds.
    • Strain into a martini glass, garnish if desired with a raspberry or lime.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 42mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    cocktails, French Martini, vodka drinks
    Course Cocktails, Drinks (Alcohol based)
    Cuisine American
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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