French Martini
A silky vodka cocktail with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice that shakes up a signature frothy cap — fruity and smooth, batch the vodka-Chambord base and shake hard with fresh pineapple for the foam.
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How to make it
Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka, chambord and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist or raspberries.
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Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 12-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 21.0 oz | 621 |
| Chambord | 6.0 oz | 177 |
| Pineapple juice | 18.0 oz | 532 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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French Martini FAQ
What's in a French Martini?
A classic French Martini is made with vodka, chambord, pineapple juice. It's shaken and served in a martini glass.
What is the ABV of a French Martini?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 20.9% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.30 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a French Martini?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch French Martinis for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.