Raspberry Martini
A berry and sweet vodka cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 20.4% ABV ∙
A Raspberry Martini is fresh raspberries muddled with vodka, sugar syrup and orange bitters, shaken and fine-strained into a martini glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh raspberries 7 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Vodka 70 mlSugar syrup 10 mlOrange bitters 2 dashesSaline solution 1 dash (opt.)
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a raspberry on a skewer
Tips
- Muddle the raspberries gently in the shaker base, just enough to release the juice; crushing the seeds turns the drink bitter.
History
The Raspberry Martini is a modern, vodka-based offshoot of the Martini family built around muddled or pureed raspberries. No single bartender, bar, or year is documented for the drink as it is now commonly served. An earlier version, made with gin and raspberry liqueur, was created by British bartender Dick Bradsell in London in 1997.
It follows the template of the Citrus Martini, one of the vodka Martini variations of the 1990s cocktail revival that use fresh citrus or fruit juice and a touch of sweetener in place of vermouth. The Raspberry Martini replaces the citrus juice with muddled raspberries.
FAQ
What is a Raspberry Martini?
A vodka Martini variation made with muddled fresh raspberries instead of vermouth, shaken and served up in a chilled martini glass.
What is in a Raspberry Martini?
Seven fresh raspberries, 70 ml vodka, 10 ml sugar syrup, two dashes of orange bitters and an optional dash of saline solution.
How do you make a raspberry cocktail like this one?
Gently muddle fresh raspberries in the base of a shaker, just enough to release the juice; crushed seeds make the drink bitter. Add vodka, sugar syrup and orange bitters, shake hard with ice and fine-strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a raspberry on a skewer.
Is a Raspberry Martini shaken or stirred?
Shaken. A hard shake breaks the muddled raspberries into the drink, and fine-straining afterward keeps the texture smooth.
What glass is a Raspberry Martini served in?
A pre-chilled martini glass, served up with no ice.
What is the best vodka for a raspberry martini?
A clean, neutral vodka works best, since the muddled raspberries are meant to carry the flavor rather than compete with a heavily flavored spirit.
