A martini made with Chambord is often referred to as a French martini. Chambord is a brand name of black raspberry liqueur that is made in the Lorie Valley region of France. Combined with fruit juice and vodka, it is commonly known as the French martini. Other martini versions use gin along with Chambord and leave out the fruit juice. A third form of Chambord martini is made with raspberry-flavored vodka and Campari.
Instructions
Traditional French Martini
1. Fill the drink shaker completely full of ice.
2. Add 1-1/2 oz. vodka, 1/2 oz. Chambord and 1/4 oz. pineapple juice.
3. Place the lid on the shaker and shake the drink vigorously until condensation appears on the outside of the shaker.
4. Strain into a stemmed martini glass.
5. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon on the side of the glass.
Simple Variation
6. Fill a drink shaker half full of ice.
7. Add 2 oz. good-quality gin and 1 tbsp. Chambord.
8. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
9. Strain into a martini glass and serve with a thinly sliced lemon on the rim of the glass.
The Amaro Dolce Martini
10. Squeeze the juice from one quartered lime section into a highball glass.
11. Add in one shot of Raspberry vodka, one shot of Campari and 1/4 shot of Chambord. Add the juice from a second lime quarter and 3/4 shot of sugar syrup.
12. Add two to three ice cubes and stir gently with a swizzle stick.
13. Garnish with a mint leaf, if desired.
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