This Raspberry Mint Vodka Martini is (of course) a perfect cocktail for Valentine’s Day, but it’s just as refreshing all spring and summer when fresh raspberries are available.
I’m calling this cocktail the Pucker Up Sexy Martini. As far as I know, it’s my own original concoction.
The the silky blend of muddled raspberries, mint and sugar will really awaken your taste buds. Adding flavors of citrus gives it a quick burst of freshness from the squeezed lime as well as the orange flavoring from the Triple Sec.
Combining the vodka martini with just the right amount of bubbly from a shot of champagne really gives this cocktail a new texture that I love.
It’s the fizz from the champagne that really changes up the the traditional vodka martini. But the mint is like a little surprise. You’re not expecting the drink taste so cool and refreshing. I could easily make a pitcher and serve it over ice as a raspberry vodka champagne punch. It’s that drinkable!
Raspberry Mint Vodka Martini Ingredients:
- 3 Raspberries
- 4 Mint Leaves
- 1 tbs. Sugar
- 1/2 small lime (peeled)
- 1.5 oz. Vodka
- 1.5 oz. Brute Champagne
- .5 oz. Triple Sec
Raspberry Mint Vodka Martini Directions:
- Combine raspberries, mint leaves, sugar and lime (remove peeling first so there isn’t any bitter flavor) in a shaker and muddle.
- Add Vodka and Triple Sec
- Add crushed ice
- Place lid on shaker and shake
- Strain into your martini glass
- Top with Champagne
- Garnish with additional raspberries and mint leaves.
Enjoy!
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