Elengant French Martini

Meet the French Martini – a silky blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. This 90s classic delivers a sophisticated balance of fruit and spirit, crowned with a delicate foam that makes every sip memorable.

A cocktail glass filled with a French Martini drink, garnished with skewered raspberries, sits on a tiled surface where window frame shadows fall.

Watch 🎥: How to Make This French Martini

What Is a French Martini Cocktail?

Emerging during New York City’s cocktail renaissance of the 1980s, the French Martini transforms the classic martini template with Chambord and pineapple juice. While not technically French, it embodies the elegance of French cocktail culture through its use of Chambord, the classic French black raspberry liqueur.

A French Martini cocktail garnished with three raspberries rests on a warmly lit tiled surface.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

SMOOTH – The silky texture created by shaking with pineapple juice produces a luxurious, foam-topped presentation that elevates any occasion.
BALANCED – Our precise ratio delivers a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s neither too sweet nor too strong.

What You Need to Make a French Martini Cocktail

Vodka: Premium vodka provides the clean canvas for our other flavors.
Chambord: This black raspberry liqueur adds depth and sophisticated sweetness.
Pineapple Juice: Fresh is best, but quality bottled juice works beautifully.
Fresh Raspberries: Essential for the classic garnish.

How to Make a French Martini

Step 1: Chill your coupe or martini glass with ice water while preparing ingredients.
Step 2: Fill your shaker with fresh ice, add vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds to create that signature foam.
Step 4: Double strain into your chilled glass to ensure a silky-smooth texture.

Expert Recipe Tips

Tip 1: Pre-chill your Chambord to maintain optimal serving temperature.
Tip 2: When shaking with pineapple juice, use a slightly longer shake time to develop the foam.
Tip 3: Double straining prevents ice shards and pulp from disrupting the smooth texture.

A French Martini cocktail with a skewer of raspberries sits on a sunlit tiled surface.

How to Serve This French Martini Cocktail

Serve in a chilled coupe or martini glass, garnished with fresh raspberries. Present immediately to showcase the beautiful foam crown.

More Cocktail Recipes

SEE MORE COCKTAILS

Explore our collection of modern martini variations or discover more Chambord cocktails in our berry-forward spirits section.

A frothy espresso martini garnished with coffee beans sits on a tiled surface.

Espresso Martini: The Ultimate Coffee Cocktail

Basil Martini

A creamy baileys pumpkin spice martini cocktail sits in a glass on a decorative coaster, surrounded by small pumpkins, an empty shaker, a strainer, and orange foliage on marble.

Pumpkin Spice Baileys Martini

Apple cider martini in a cocktail glass garnished with apple slices.

Autumn Apple Cider Martini

Prep Time:3

Total Time:3

Ingredients

2 oz vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz Chambord
Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all the ingredients.
Shake until chilled and strain into a coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Video

Servings: 1 cocktail

Author: Kita

Recipe FAQs

Can I substitute other raspberry liqueurs for Chambord?

While Chambord is traditional, other premium raspberry liqueurs work. Avoid cheaper alternatives that may compromise the cocktail’s sophistication.

Why isn’t my cocktail forming a foam top?

The key is vigorous shaking with fresh pineapple juice. Older juice or gentle shaking won’t create the signature foam.

How long will the foam last?

When properly prepared, the foam should last 5-10 minutes, making it perfect for immediate sipping.

Ready to elevate your cocktail game? Join our community of discerning drinkers – sign up for our newsletter for weekly happy hour inspiration, and don’t forget to join our private Facebook group for exclusive tips and discussions.