French Martini
Zutaten
- Vodka 4.5 cl
- Raspberry Liqueur 1.5 cl
- Pineapple juice 1.5 cl
Anweisungen
Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink.
The French Martini is an IBA New Era Drinks classic combining vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice, shaken and served in a chilled cocktail glass. The pineapple juice creates a characteristic frothy foam when shaken, while the raspberry liqueur gives the drink its pink hue and fruity sweetness. It is one of the defining cocktails of the 1990s bar scene.
History & Origins
The French Martini was created by Keith McNally at his New York bar Balthazar in the 1980s, though some accounts attribute it to a broader New York scene trend of the era. It became a global phenomenon during the 1990s cocktail revival and was recognized by the IBA as a New Era Drinks classic. The name reflects its French-influenced chic style rather than any French ingredients.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: fresh raspberry and tropical pineapple with a clean vodka spirit note. Palate: sweet and fruity with the raspberry liqueur providing berry depth and the pineapple juice contributing tropical sweetness and a light, foamy texture. Finish: clean, fruity, and moderately sweet with a fading vodka warmth.
Pro Tip
Shake vigorously for at least 15 seconds with plenty of ice to generate the creamy pineapple foam on top, and strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass using a fine-mesh strainer.
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