Speak of the Devil’s French Martini

Jack Maple | Lorain, Ohio

Vodka French Martini

In Lorain, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland, Speak of the Devil bolsters the classic components of the French Martini with lemon juice for extra acidity and simple syrup for balance. The drink belongs to a crop of newfangled French Martinis comprising the second coming of the ’tini. 

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Watershed
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka, preferably Watershed
  • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur, preferably Giffard
  • 1/2 ounce raspberry liqueur, preferably Giffard

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.