# Indulge in a Lively Raspberry Martini
This straightforward Raspberry Martini recipe features a colorful and sophisticated cocktail that everyone will love. Fresh raspberries are blended with sugar and water to create a delightful and tasty simple syrup. After cooling, the syrup is combined with robust vodka and zesty lemon juice to produce a scrumptious fruity beverage, ideal for any event.
## Reasons to Adore This Raspberry Martini
– You require only a handful of ingredients that you probably already possess in your kitchen!
– This martini can be prepared in just 15 minutes!
– Its vibrant hue makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentines, Christmas, or any enjoyable gathering.
## Ingredients for the Recipe
– **Vodka** – The foundation of this fruity martini.
– **Lemon Juice** – To impart a gentle tanginess that balances the sweetness.
– **Raspberry Simple Syrup** – A sugary syrup crafted from fresh raspberries, sugar, and water to provide that signature raspberry taste.
## Instructions for Making A Raspberry Martini
**Step #1:** In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the raspberries, sugar, and water.
**Step #2:** Allow the pot to reach a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
**Step #3:** Strain the raspberry syrup using a fine mesh sieve (avoid pressing down on the raspberries, as this can cloud the syrup). Let it cool.
**Step #4:** Once cooled, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, raspberry simple syrup, and lemon juice.
**Step #5:** Shake for 30 seconds.
**Step #6:** Serve in your preferred martini glass and relish!
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is it necessary to use vodka in this raspberry martini?**
No. If you’d like to use another liquor like gin, feel free to swap it for the vodka.
**What can I use to garnish this raspberry martini?**
I suggest employing a toothpick or wooden skewer to thread fresh raspberries that can be placed either inside or atop a martini glass.
## Storage Guidelines
Any remaining raspberry martini can be kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 2-3 days. Leftover raspberry syrup can be stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
## Additional Fun Cocktails to Sample
For more exciting martini recipes, explore my [Lavender Martini](https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/lavender-martini/), [Passion Fruit Martini](https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/passion-fruit-martini/), and [Espresso Martini](https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/espresso-martini/). Savor your lively Raspberry Martini!