Cocktails French

French Martini

A fruity, frothy mix of vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice served up. Tiers climb from a value build to a premium vodka with fresh-pressed pineapple and a glossy foam.

Serves1
Time10 min
Cost / serving£7.20
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Ultimate version

Top-shelf vodka, real Chambord and fresh-pressed pineapple, shaken to a thick velvet foam with a flamed zest.

Per serving£7.20
Total cost£7.20
Time10 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 45 ml top-shelf vodka
  • 15 ml Chambord black raspberry liqueur
  • 50 ml fresh-pressed pineapple juice , double strained
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice , to brighten
  • 60 g fresh pineapple , for pressing
  • 3 fresh raspberries , to garnish
  • 1 lemon zest twist , for a flamed garnish
  • ice cubes

Method

  1. Press the fresh pineapple and double strain to yield clean, frothy juice.
  2. Freeze a coupe glass for 10 minutes to frost it.
  3. Add the vodka, Chambord, fresh pineapple juice and a touch of lemon to a shaker with ice.
  4. Shake very hard for 15 seconds to build a thick velvet foam.
  5. Double strain into the frosted coupe to leave a glossy crema.
  6. Express and flame a lemon zest over the top, then garnish with a raspberry trio on a pick.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£2.00 / serving · 4 min

Value vodka, raspberry liqueur and carton pineapple juice, shaken.

Better
£3.90 / serving · 5 min

A smooth premium vodka with Chambord and well-chilled pineapple juice for a richer foam.

Ultimate
£7.20 / serving · 10 min

Top-shelf vodka, real Chambord and fresh-pressed pineapple, shaken to a thick velvet foam with a flamed zest.