Raspberry Martini

Name: Raspberry Martini Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka; 1 ounce raspberry simple syrup (recipe below); 1 ounce lemon juice; Fresh raspberries (to serve); ¼ cup raspberries; ¼ cup sugar; ½ cup water

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This vibrant red raspberry martini is sweet, tart, and bursting with berry flavor. It’s vodka and fresh lemon juice shaken over ice with our easy homemade raspberry simple syrup. It’s perfect for special occasions, and takes just 15 minutes to make!

A Raspberry Martini with fresh raspberries and a lemon slice

This raspberry martini is sweet, fruity, and beautifully vibrant, with a bright red hue that makes it feel instantly celebratory. I keep it simple by skipping flavored liqueurs altogether and leaning on a homemade raspberry simple syrup instead, which gives the drink a clean, fresh berry flavor balanced by smooth vodka and a splash of lemon juice for zing.

The raspberry simple syrup is easy to make ahead by simmering raspberries with sugar and water, then straining and chilling it until you’re ready to mix. When it’s cocktail time, I shake vodka, raspberry syrup, and fresh lemon juice with ice until icy cold, then strain it into martini glasses and finish with a skewer of fresh raspberries. It’s quick, unfussy, and looks stunning every single time.

This is one of those cocktails that wins people over after the first sip. It’s perfect for patio sipping, celebrations (think Valenitne’s Day and birthdays), dessert drinks, or a cozy night in when you feel like making something a little special—especially when you want big flavor without a complicated ingredient list.

A Raspberry Martini next to a bottle of vodka

Recipe FAQs

How do I make a big batch of raspberry martini?

If you’re hosting and want to make a big batch of raspberry martini, use cups instead of ounces. Stir it all in a pitcher with ice and then strain it into martini glasses. The recipe for the homemade raspberry syrup makes about 1 cup.

How long does leftover raspberry syrup last in the fridge?

Store any leftover raspberry syrup in a sealed mason jar or container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks!

Can I use raspberry vodka?

Sure! It will add even more raspberry flavor to your martini!

Raspberry Martini Recipe

Prep: 5

Make Syrup: 10

Cook: 0

Total: 15

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This vibrant red raspberry martini is sweet, tart, and bursting with berry flavor. It's vodka and fresh lemon juice shaken over ice with our easy homemade raspberry simple syrup. It's perfect for special occasions, and takes just 15 minutes to make!

Ingredients

▢ 2 ounces vodka
▢ 1 ounce raspberry simple syrup (recipe below)
▢ 1 ounce lemon juice
▢ Fresh raspberries (to serve)

Raspberry Simple Syrup

▢ ¼ cup raspberries
▢ 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.
2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce raspberry simple syrup, 1 ounce lemon juice
Strain into martini glasses and garnish with a few fresh raspberries.
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.
¼ cup raspberries, ½ cup water, ¼ cup sugar

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail, Calories: 213kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 23g (8%), Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 17mg (1%), Potassium: 48mg (1%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 21g (23%), Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 11mg (13%), Calcium: 5mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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