French Martini (Sex and the City Cocktail)
Also known as the ‘Flirtini Martini,’ the French Martini cocktail was featured in the ‘Sex and the City’ increasing its popularity. It’s an easy drinking, fruity cocktail.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 oz vodka
- •1/2 oz raspberry liqueur (like Chambord)
- •1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- •1 pineapple wedge
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients to your shaker with ice
- 2
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds
- 3
Fine strain into a chilled martini glass
- 4
Add the garnish
Pro Tip
“For an extra frothy top, shake the ingredients without ice first, then add ice and shake again. This technique, known as a 'dry shake,' enhances the texture of the drink.”
The Story Behind the French Martini (Sex and the City Cocktail)
The French Martini, also known as the 'Flirtini Martini,' gained fame in the late 1990s thanks to its appearance on the iconic TV show 'Sex and the City.' This cocktail, with its sweet and fruity profile, quickly became a symbol of sophistication and fun, embodying the spirit of the era's cocktail culture.
What Pairs Well
Food Pairings
- 🍽️Brie cheese platter
The creamy texture and mild flavor of Brie complement the fruity sweetness of the French Martini.
- 🍽️Grilled shrimp skewers
The light, savory taste of shrimp pairs beautifully with the cocktail's fruity notes.
- 🍽️Chocolate-covered strawberries
The rich chocolate and sweet strawberries enhance the raspberry and pineapple flavors in the drink.
Perfect For
- Bachelorette weekend in Vegas
This flirty and fun cocktail is perfect for a celebratory girls' weekend.
- Super Bowl Sunday
Add a touch of elegance to your game day with this sophisticated yet easy-drinking cocktail.
- Celebrating a promotion
Toast to success with a drink that's as sweet as your achievement.
- Rainy Sunday afternoon
Brighten up a gloomy day with this fruity and refreshing cocktail.
Fun Facts
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The French Martini was one of the first cocktails to popularize the use of Chambord, a raspberry liqueur, in modern mixology.
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Despite its name, the French Martini is not a traditional martini but rather a modern creation that plays on the martini's classic elegance.
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The cocktail's rise to fame is largely attributed to its frequent appearances in 'Sex and the City,' where it became a favorite of the show's characters.
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