How to Make a Pear and Raspberry Martini

A pear and raspberry martini is a simple, easy to make drink that has a sweet flavor while still packing a serious punch. While few ingredients of a true martini remain in this fruity cocktail, its proportions are reminiscent of a classic martini. You can even make this drink with gin if you prefer, though you will have to stir instead of shake the martini, as gin bruises quite easily. This recipe makes two pear and raspberry martinis.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Ice cubes
• 8 oz. vodka, chilled
• 1 oz. pear liqueur
• ½ oz. Chambord liqueur
• ½ tsp. honey
• Fresh pear or lemon slice

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker half-full with fresh ice cubes. Add the vodka, pear liqueur and Chambord liqueur.

2. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds. The drink should begin to foam slight and become cloudy in color.

3. Strain the pear and raspberry martinis into two chilled martini glasses. Top each drink with ¼ teaspoon of honey and garnish each glass with a fresh pear slice or lemon.

Tips & Warnings

• To make a neat variation of this drink, replace half of the pear liqueur with blackberry liqueur.

• For a sweeter drink, replace the pear liqueur with honey liqueur.

• You can make this drink on ice if you prefer. Pour the drinks into short cocktail or sours glasses half-filled with ice cubes and top with soda water.

References

• "The Bartender's Best Friend"; Regan, Mardee; 2002
• "The Ultimate Bar Book"; Hellmich, Mittie; 2006

Resources

• Drinksmixer: Drink Recipes and Tips
• All Recipes: Drink Recipes
• Webtender: Drink Recipes and Bartending Tips