How to Make a French Martini

Adding more or less raspberry liqueur will affect the cocktail's pink color.

Some drinks not only sound and look pretty - they taste pretty, too. The French Martini, a surprisingly simple cocktail made with just three ingredients, combines the frivolity of raspberry and pineapple flavors with elegantly subtle vodka, culminating in a pink and fruity drink. A libation that is just as good right after work as it is right after dinner, you can craft your own French Martini in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Martini glass
• Ice
• Soda water
• Martini shaker with lid
• Strainer
• Vodka
• Raspberry liqueur
• Pineapple juice
• Lemon twist

Instructions

1. Chill the martini glass by filling it with equal parts ice and soda water.

2. Fill the martini shaker with 1 cup ice, 1 1/2 oz. vodka, 1 1/2 oz. pineapple juice and 1/2 oz. raspberry liqueur.

3. Seal the shaker and shake until the tin begins to grow icy - about 15 to 20 seconds.

4. Empty the ice and soda water from the martini glass, then strain in the drink.

5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Tips & Warnings

• Mix up the martini by substituting a flavored vodka - like lemon, orange or even vanilla.

• Try garnishing the drink with raspberries on a cocktail spear when the berries are in season.

• Pretty and fruity doesn't mean that this drink won't pack a punch --- drink responsibly and never drive under the influence.

References

• "Classic Cocktails: Over 170 Drinks from Yesteryear That You Can Enjoy Today"; Tom Bullock; 2001
• "Bartending for Dummies"; Ray Foley; 2010