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Francophile Martini
A simple variation on the vodka-based French Martini adding gin and vermouth to help justify its "Martini" name
Chris Dimal
22nd June at 14:50
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).
13th May at 22:43
Great beginning, you get the Bianco in the middle and a pineapple finish. It's a wonderful ride!
22nd March 2024 at 20:07
Not what you think of for a martini but very nice all the same.
3rd January 2024 at 17:45
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
14th July 2023 at 16:01
made using vermouth ( from the book ) might try with cinzano and see how much of difference there is
24th February 2023 at 19:15
Drier than the French Martini and much more to my taste - could become a Friday night classic!
22nd November 2021 at 00:48
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.
28th June 2020 at 04:59
The best I can say, is the cocktail is OK, but not one I would make again. The pineapple taste was completely lost.
1st July 2020 at 20:48
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.