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Francophile Martini

Difford’s Guide
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Francophile Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 fl oz Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth
1 fl oz Pineapple juice

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Nude Bar/Giani Martini Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Francophile Martini contains 194 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 17.58% alc./vol. (35.17° proof)
  • 19.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created in June 2011 by yours truly at The Cabinet Room, London, England.

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Review

A simple variation on the vodka-based French Martini adding gin and vermouth to help justify its "Martini" name.

Variations/similar cocktails

Riffs & variations on the French Martini with other spirits and liqueurs.

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Comments & Discussion

Loz Horner
Nice little combo.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
I really think this recipe should be the definitive French Martini recipe. Balanced, not too sweet, but still more than approachable and rich. I used my 'Chambord mix' of raspberry syrup, blackberry liqueur and dark creme de cacao (the last one for the chocolate truffle sort of note).
score: 1
Rob Premium Member
Great beginning, you get the Bianco in the middle and a pineapple finish. It's a wonderful ride!
score: 1
Sally Morgan Premium Member
Not what you think of for a martini but very nice all the same.
score: 1
Nick Marks
Aye cracking, i think its quite dangerous as it does not taste boozy in the least and i think these could creep up on you
score: 2
Debbie Lahaise
made using vermouth ( from the book ) might try with cinzano and see how much of difference there is
score: 1
David Parnell
Drier than the French Martini and much more to my taste - could become a Friday night classic!
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Looking at the comments before we made this, I think this recipe is a winner. It was very flavourful with herbal hints along with the sweetness of the remaining ingredients. Wonderful as an aperitif.
score: 1
Stephen Tye
The best I can say, is the cocktail is OK, but not one I would make again. The pineapple taste was completely lost.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
This cocktail obviously needed more attention so I have once again revisited. Swapping dry for bianco vermouth seems to have greatly improved it. Thanks for bringing to my attention. Great to know your thoughts on new spec.
score: 1
Meredith Cenzer
I thought this was better balanced with 1.5oz pineapple juice.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed! This led me to make and try 5 more versions of this cocktail to end up with the amended recipe above.
score: 0

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