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French Martini

February 23, 2016 25 Comments

A French Martini is made with Chambord

A French Martini is made with Chambord

This French Martini is made with just three ingredients: Chambord liqueur, vodka, and pineapple juice. What could be easier to make, to look at, and to drink?

The French Martini is memorable cocktail

The French Martini is memorable cocktail….let’s go make some memories!

Because Chambord is probably my favorite of all liqueurs, I thought it would be fun to try this cocktail. I had a few doubts about the pineapple juice, but those doubts were erased after I made my very first French Martini. How does it taste? It’s fruity and sweet, but not in a cloying way…the pineapple and black raspberry flavors play off of each other incredibly well. The vodka seems to intensify the vanilla, berry, and herbal flavors of the Chambord.

Fabulous French Martini

Fabulous French Martini

The color, a pinkish gold, is so pretty, and after you shake up everything over ice and pour it in your glass, there’s an impressive foamy white top. I took these photos up to ten minutes after making this drink, and the foamy top is still gorgeous.

Go ahead and try a French Martini

Go ahead and try a French Martini

I added two blackberries to a favorite martini pick for garnish. Chambord is made from blackberries, raspberries, black currants, cognac, vanilla, and herbs, so blackberries or raspberries are the perfect fruit to skewer for this cocktail. I think a lemon twist would be a nice garnish too.

Try this pretty French Martini

Try this pretty and tasty cocktail!

The Chambord website itself is beautiful, with striking graphics and easy recipes. Chambord’s recipe for the French Martini can be found here. I tinkered with Chambord’s recipe just a tad, adding a bit more pineapple juice and Chambord and bit less vodka. Here’s my printable version of the recipe for the French Martini:

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French Martini
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Chambord liqueur, vodka, and pineapple juice combine for a wonderful shaken cocktail.
Author: Ginger Wroot, based on Chambord's recipe
Recipe type: Cocktail
Cuisine: French
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients
  • 2 and ½ ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • ¾ ounce Chambord
Instructions
  1. Pour all three ingredients into a shaker.
  2. Fill shaker halfway with ice
  3. Shake for 45 seconds
  4. Strain into martini glass
  5. Garnish with one or two blackberries or raspberries on a pick or skewer.
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French Martini: a fab cocktail

French Martini: a fab cocktail

Enjoy!

–G

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Comments

  1. Sheri says

    February 10, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    I am enjoying this tonight. I’m on my 2nd (shh, don’t tell). I like the ratios I. This recipe. The last one I tried just wasn’t right. Thank you!

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      March 13, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      So glad you tried it and enjoyed it (um, I mean them…). Thanks for stopping by! –G

      Reply
  2. Robin Osborne says

    November 21, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    This is best when made with Grey Goose vodka (Vodka made in France too, so sticking with the theme!) My recipe is 1 oz. vodka, 1 oz. Chambord, 2 oz. pineapple juice. Yum!

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      November 22, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Yum is right! So glad that you commented…reminds me that it’s time to make one some of these during the holiday season! –G

      Reply
  3. Sherry says

    March 6, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    I must have this! This looks soooo good! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      March 6, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Hi Sherry, it really is sooo good! Thanks for stopping by!
      –G

      Reply
  4. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

    March 3, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Fun drink, cool glass – yes, I’m in! It’s gotta be noon somewhere, right? 😀 Thanks for linking up at #FoodieFriDIY

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      March 5, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Actually there are days when I could start drinking French Martinis in the morning–ha! Thanks, Debra!
      –G

      Reply
  5. Marilyn says

    February 29, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    You display the most delicious looking cocktails Ginger. I am going to have to create a Pinterest Board just for them. Pinned and shared. Thanks for linking up at #overthemoon! I hope you will join me at #thursdayfavoritethings

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      How nice of you to say, Marilyn! Thanks again for hosting the linkup!
      –G

      Reply
  6. Johanna says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    One of my favorite cocktails and your imagery is so beautiful. Love this!

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    • gingerwroot says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Johanna, and I’m so glad you like it! Cheers!
      –G

      Reply
  7. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Hi there, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Cocktails and Mocktails over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over. Cheers

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      February 26, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Hi Carole, and thanks for the invite! Cheers to you too!
      –G

      Reply
  8. Adri says

    February 25, 2016 at 11:04 am

    What a beautiful cocktail! I love Chambord, and I think this will suit me just perfectly. Cheers!

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    • gingerwroot says

      February 26, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Hi Adri, I totally love Chambord too. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks for stopping by!
      –G

      Reply
  9. Hatton says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Beautiful! I love pineapple – I will definitely add this to cocktails I need to try.

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    • gingerwroot says

      February 26, 2016 at 12:04 am

      Thanks! I hope you’ll try it–so pretty to look at and so easy to sip!
      –G

      Reply
  10. Liz says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Oh, my gosh, this sounds fabulous!!! I love that it uses pineapple juice 🙂

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      February 26, 2016 at 12:03 am

      Hi Liz, and yes, it really is fab! If you love pineapple juice, you’ll love this cocktail!
      –G

      Reply
  11. pam says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Gorgeous!!! You know I’ll be making this!

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    • gingerwroot says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Pam, and thank you! It’s too easy not to make, and you’ll be glad you did!
      –G

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:41 am

    I am a fan of fruity martinis and this is one of my favorites! Beautiful pics and ty for the recipe. Delish!
    Jessxx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    Reply
    • gingerwroot says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks Jess! You’ll love this fruity martini, I promise!
      –G

      Reply

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