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French Martini recipe
Also known as Valentine Martini
IBA officialShakenMartini glassNo ice21% ABV140 kcal
The French Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, served in a martini glass. It is tropical. It is an official IBA cocktail, in New Era.
French Martini ingredients
| Vodka | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Raspberry liqueur | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Pineapple juice | 15 ml (½ oz) |
How to make a French Martini
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon peel
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French Martini: quick answers
- How strong is a French Martini?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a French Martini?
- About 140 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a French Martini served in?
- A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a French Martini have?
- 3 in total: vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice. Simple enough to make at home.
