Raspberry Martini Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 cocktail
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Raspberry Martini Recipe
Description
The Raspberry Martini Recipe starts with a raspberry simple syrup made by simmering fresh raspberries, sugar, and water, then straining carefully to avoid cloudiness. This syrup provides the cocktail with a bright, fruity sweetness without overpowering the drink. Mixed with vodka and fresh lemon juice, the cocktail is shaken with ice until chilled. The shaking both chills and dilutes the mixture slightly, balancing the potency of the vodka with the fruity and citrus elements. Straining into a martini glass ensures a smooth texture without pulp or seeds. The drink is finished with a garnish of fresh raspberries, which add a touch of elegance and reinforce the raspberry flavor. This cocktail is well suited to those who enjoy berry flavors combined with the sharpness of lemon and the kick of vodka. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it easy to prepare cocktails in batches or enjoy raspberry syrup in other beverages.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce raspberry simple syrup recipe below
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- raspberries to serve, fresh
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup raspberry
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Fill a jar or cocktail shaker half full of ice. Add the vodka, raspberry simple syrup, and lemon juice and shake to chill.
- Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a few fresh raspberries.
Raspberry Simple Syrup
- Put the raspberries, sugar, and water into a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the raspberries through a fine mesh sieve - DO NOT press on the raspberries or the syrup will turn cloudy. Let it cool before using it. Store the leftovers in a glass jar in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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