Recipe by Ludovic Coatanroch, Behind the Bar
So funny that the French martini was created right here in New York City, and they don't even really drink it in France, RIGHT?!
My first trip to France, 10 years ago, I ordered a mixed drink at a restaurant, and they truly were confused. It wasn't often they got requests for non-typical aperitifs.
So, since then, I have definitely learned my lesson. When in France, I'd much rather stick to what is traditional there, and explore their cultural ways.
But here in the States, it is common to order mixed drinks at a restaurant. Behind the bar at Luc's Cafe, French martini's are a cocktail that I make often. And Ludo and I thought it would be a fun drink to share during this quarantine!
It's pretty easy to make, and it can be adjusted to how sweet or un-sweet you'd like it.
We hope you enjoy it!!
Santé!
The French Martini
Recipe by Ludovic Coatanroch, Behind the Bar
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Prep time: 1 minute
Yield: 1 drink _________________________________________
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. raspberry or cherry liquor
1.5 oz. pineapple juice
3 oz. vodka
Directions:
Place martini glass in freezer to chill
Fill glass or shaker with ice
Add all ingredients, top with additional shaker or cup, and shake very well (until small ice crystals form, and the outside of the shaker is chilled/icy)
Strain into chilled martini glass. And Voilà! Enjoy.
Santé!