French Martini

Appalachian berries, French sensibility

July 20, 2025

French Martini with Raspberry Garnish

We are rapidly coming to the close of berry season here in Appalachia. This week's cocktail is a 2 parter. The first installment is the classic French Martini. Stayed tuned for part 2. 🍸🍹#cocktails

French Martini

Potion:

2 1/4 oz Vodka (Reyka)
1 oz Chambord (or Raspberry Liqueur
3/4 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
2 dashes Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters
20 % saline solution
3 Raspberries garnish

Procedure:

Mix all ingredients sans garnish and saline in a tin. Spritz a chilled Martini glass or coupe with the saline. Double strain into the glass and garnish with 1 or 3 raspberries.

The Bitter Cube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters have a subtle fennel not that is good here. This is all about the dance of Chambord and pineapple juice, so stick with the vodka.

#vodka #chambord #pineapple #raspberry