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- What\u2019s the best vodka for a French Martini?<\/a><\/li>
- What can I substitute for Chambord?<\/a><\/li>
- Ingredients<\/a><\/li>
- Directions<\/a><\/li>
- Tips for Making<\/a><\/li>
- More Easy Vodka Cocktails<\/a><\/li>
- Recipes to pair with a French Martini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
When was the French Martini invented?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While the drink may look and sound like it was invented early last century, it was actually created in the 1980s by Allen Katz, a New York bartender. The French part of the martini comes from the use of Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur made in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the best vodka for a French Martini?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While the choice of vodka is up to you and your pocket book, it\u2019s worth it to skip the lowest level vodkas and opt for something smoother like Tito\u2019s, Absolut, Three Olives, or Skyy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What can I substitute for Chambord?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can use any raspberry liqueur, Creme De Cassis (a black currant liqueur) or Creme De Mure (a blackberry liqueur) if you don\u2019t have Chambord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Vodka:<\/strong> Vodka is a nice base for this drink as it has a more neutral flavor and allows the other fruity flavors to shine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pineapple Juice: <\/strong>You can buy a good quality store bought juice for this martini, but try juicing a fresh pineapple to really add some fresh flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chambord:<\/strong> This raspberry liqueur adds a fruity sweetness to the drink and the pineapple and raspberry go so well together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lemon twist or raspberry (optional): <\/strong>Add an easy lemon twist or raspberry to the drink as a garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A French Martini is generally served in a martini glass <\/a>or coupe<\/a> for a fancy feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To make a French Martini, add your vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord into a shaker filled with ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shake well until cold and mixed and strain into a martini or coupe glass. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- While there is a general debate between shaken and stirred among martini enthusiasts, the French martini only needs to be shaken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Try playing with the ratios of pineapple juice and Chambord to get your perfect level of sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can also muddle some fresh raspberries into the drink and strain out the fruit flesh for an extra punch of raspberry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Pineapple Juice: <\/strong>You can buy a good quality store bought juice for this martini, but try juicing a fresh pineapple to really add some fresh flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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