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Raspberry Martini

A vibrant cocktail combining vodka, raspberry liqueur, and fresh raspberry juice to create a fruity, elegant, and refreshingly tart drink that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces premium vodka
  • 1 ounce raspberry liqueur such as Chambord or Framboise
  • 1.5 ounces fresh raspberry juice strained, or high-quality bottled
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Ice for shaking
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish
  • Optional: splash of dry vermouth for a classic martini variation

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Bar spoon or long mixing spoon
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Strainer (if using a shaker without a built-in strainer)
  • Vegetable peeler or channel knife (for optional garnish)
  • Cutting board and sharp knife (for fresh raspberries)

Method
 

  1. Place your martini glass or coupe in the freezer for at least five minutes while you prepare the drink.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of raspberry liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
  3. Pour 1.5 ounces of fresh raspberry juice and 0.5 ounce of fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
  4. Add ice to the shaker until it is about three-quarters full.
  5. Close the shaker and shake hard for about 10 to 12 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and cold to the touch.
  6. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail into your prepared martini glass, leaving the ice and any pulp behind in the shaker.
  7. Drop three to four fresh raspberries into the glass, or thread them onto a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim.
  8. Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and flavors are bright.

Notes

Make fresh raspberry juice by blending a cup of fresh raspberries and straining through a fine-mesh sieve; this takes three minutes and transforms the entire drink into something noticeably fresher and more complex than any bottled option.