The French Martini is up there on the list of favorite "Martinis" and the best French Martini is a mix of the best ingredients. So choose your favorite premium dry gin, Chambord for the raspberry liqueur and the freshest pineapple juice you can get your hands on. The origin of Chambord gives this cocktail its French but there are many other raspberry liqueurs available, some good, some average and some not-so-good.
It is interesting that in some Prohibition era bartending guides the French Martini refers to a 5:1 gin, French (dry) vermouth, olive and lemon peel cocktail...much like a double garnish Very Dry Martini.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz dry gin
- 1/4 oz raspberry liqueur
- 1 oz pineapple juice
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
