Treat yourself to this vibrant Raspberry Martini. A sweet and colorful cocktail for any time of the year!
This easy Raspberry Martini recipe is a bright and elegant cocktail that everyone will enjoy. Fresh raspberries added into a pot with sugar and water to create a sweet and flavorful simple syrup. Then the syrup is cooled and combined with strong vodka, and tangy lemon juice to create a delicious fruity drink.
For more fun martini recipes you have to check out my Lavender Martini, Passion Fruit Martini, and Espresso Martini.
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Why We Love This Raspberry Martini
- You only need a few ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!
- This Martini only takes 15 minutes to make!
- It’s a bright color perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentines, Christmas, or any fun gathering.
Recipe Ingredients
Vodka – The base for this fruity martini.
Lemon Juice – To add a subtle tangy flavor to balance out the sweetness.
Raspberry Simple Syrup – A sweet syrup made from fresh raspberries, sugar, and water to give that classic raspberry flavor.
How to Make A Raspberry Martini
Step #1: In a pot over medium-high heat add the raspberries, sugar and water.
Step #2: Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step #3: Strain the raspberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve (do not push down on the raspberries this will make the syrup cloudy). Set aside to cool.
Step #4: Once cooled, in a cocktail shaker over ice pour in vodka, raspberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
Step #5: Shake for 30 seconds.
Step #6: Pour into your favorite martini glass and enjoy!
FAQs
No. If you prefer a different liquor like gin you can substitute that for the vodka.
I recommend using a toothpick or wooden skewer and placing fresh raspberries on them to set either inside or at the top of a martini glass.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of your raspberry martini in an airtight container in your fridge for 2-3 days. You can store leftovers of the raspberry syrup in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Raspberry Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
For the Martini
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz raspberry simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- fresh raspberries - optional garnish
For the Raspberry Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a pot over medium-high heat add the raspberries, sugar and water.
- Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the raspberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve (do not push down on the raspberries this will make the syrup cloudy). Set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, in a cocktail shaker over ice pour in vodka, raspberry simple syrup and lemon juice.
- Shake for 30 seconds.
- Pour into your favorite martini glass and enjoy!
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Enjoy Responsibly. This post and recipe are intended for those of legal drinking age.
The flavor is bright and refreshing from the first sip. ❤️