Martinis are a super fun, romantic drink to make at home and enjoy with someone you love. They're always best with homemade raspberry syrup, but you can also purchase raspberry syrup that's ready to use.
Raspberry Syrup Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
Martini Ingredients:
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce raspberry syrup
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- raspberries for garnish
Instructions
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For the syrup--heat the water, sugar and raspberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and lightly crush the raspberries with a spoon. Pour through a mesh strainer and refrigerate until cold. It can be stored up to 2-3 weeks and can also be used for things like cheesecake and ice cream topping.
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Making the Martini--combine the vodka, raspberry syrup, triple sec and lemon juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with some fresh raspberries. You can also top with a dollop of whipped cream or a fresh, edible flower,
Pro Tips:
- Fresh raspberries are best, but you can use frozen as well.
- Don't skip the straining process on your homemade syrup, or it will have lots of seeds.
- Place your martini glasses in the freezer for a half hour before serving.