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.
Ingredients
| Vodka | 1.75 oz |
| Chambord | 0.5 oz |
| Pineapple juice | 1.5 oz |
| Total volume | 3.75 oz |
Garnish: Lemon twist or raspberries
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
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.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 21.0 oz | 1 |
| Chambord | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Pineapple juice | 18.0 oz | 1 |
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?
A classic French Martini is approximately 20.9% ABV — about 1.30 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
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 every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.