French Martini

A retro vodka-based cocktail, the French Martini is sweet, fruity, and tastes a bit like cotton candy due to the combination of black raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.

Anyone have Valentine’s Day plans yet? Galentine’s Day? 

I’ll be honest, we usually have a quiet night in. I can’t even say that do something special at home. Sometimes I’ll make a fancier dinner for two – like Jerk Scallops with Pineapple Salsa over Coconut Rice – and sometimes the kids and I will make a festive sweet to have in the house (these Valentine’s Day Blondies are one of the kids favorites), but usually keep it pretty low key around here. 

While I don’t have a tradition for the sweet holiday, I do enjoy getting a little festive when I have time. So whether you’re planning a Valentine or Galentine event, or just want some inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Check out these delightful Valentine Sweets and Cocktails, all part of the #ValentineSweets blogging event hosted by Michaela from An Affair from the Heart.

Valentine Sweets and Cocktails:

Sweets: 

• An Affair from the Heart – Valentine Oreo Bark
• Fresh April Flours – Red Velvet Bundt Cake
• Hostess At Heart – Easy Valentine’s Day Fudge Recipe
• Lemon Blossoms – Pink Champagne Cake
• Family Around the Table – Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake with Peanut Butter Glaze
• A Day in the Life on the Farm – Chocolate Cheesecake
• Daily Dish Recipes – Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
• The Fresh Cooky – Red Velvet Donuts
• Devour Dinner – Dessert Charcuterie Board
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal – Copycat Flaky Puffs
• Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog – Sugar Cookie Bars
• Soulfully Made – Easy Red Velvet Brownies
• The Redhead Baker – Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Layer Cake
• Magical Ingredients – Soft White Chocolate Strawberry Fudge
• Take Two Tapas – Valentine’s Pretzel Hugs
• SueBee Homemaker – Chocolate Cake for Two
• The Spiffy Cookie – Red Velvet Molten Lava Cakes
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice – Nutty M&M Peanut Butter Cup Valentine Cookies

Drinks & Cocktails: 

• Art of Natural Living – Bailey’s Chocolate Martini
• Jen around the world – Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
• Palatable  Pastime – Strawberry White Hot Chocolate
• Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks – Pomegranate Moscow Mule
• Books n’ Cooks – French Martini (below!)

Recipe Notes for A French Martini

• • My version uses a bit more Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur, than most recipes call for, as I like the sweet liquor and stronger raspberry flavor. 
  • Not sure what else to use Chambord for? It can be sipped on the rocks, used in other cocktails such as a Sparkling Chambord Sangria or a Raspberry Mojito or even in dessert, like this Raspberry Chambord Sorbet.
  • I’ve taken to liking stemless glassware. I served the French martini in these JoyJolt Martini Glasses Set (affiliate link).

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French Martini

A retro vodka-based cocktail, the French Martini is sweet, fruity, and tastes a bit like cotton candy due to the combination of black raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 245 kcal

Author Liz

Ingredients

• 2 oz. good quality vodka
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• 1 oz. Chambord black raspberry liqueur
• raspberries for garnish optional

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker half-full with ice, add vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into a martiin glass and garnish, if desired, with fresh raspberries.