5 Classic Cocktails to Make with Absolut Raspberri

That bottle of Absolut Raspberri in your hand is more than just a delicious raspberry-flavored vodka — it’s a versatile addition to your home bar that lets you put a unique twist on classic cocktails in an instant.

Imagine the taste of wild raspberries with a hint of sweet berry, wrapped up in subtle vanilla notes that add a creamy mouthfeel. That’s Absolut Raspberri.

Absolut Raspberri brings something different to every glass. Here are five classic cocktails to make with Absolut Raspberri:

1. Raspiroska


Let’s start simple – no shakers, no blenders, so strainers. The Raspiroska is a raspberry twist on the Caipiroska, the Brazilian cocktail classic, built directly in a rocks glass for a quick and simple serve.

Muddle six fresh raspberries in a rocks glass with 10 ml of simple syrup. Add 45 ml of Absolut Raspberri, then fill with crushed ice and give the drink a quick stir. Fresh, fruity, and ready in under 2 minutes, it’s a perfect raspberry vodka cocktail.

Watch Rico and Hedda Bruce (General Manager from award-winning bar Tjoget) show you how to make a Raspiroska!

2. Absolut Raspberri Passion Star Martini


The Passion Star Martini – also known as the Pornstar Martini – is one of the most popular cocktails in the world.

Now imagine if you gave it a raspberry twist. The Absolut Raspberri Passion Star Martini combines the flavors of tart passion fruit, sweet vanilla and pineapple of the classic meet the sweet, juicy character of Absolut Raspberri.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
• 25 ml Passionfruit Purée
• 15 ml Vanilla Syrup
• Pineapple chunks
• Half a Passionfruit, to garnish

Served with a shot of champagne or Prosecco on the side, the Absolut Raspberri Passion Star Martini delivers everything the original does and then some.

To make it, follow the recipe for a Passion Star Martini but simply swap Absolut Vanilia for Asbolut Raspberri.

3. Absolut Raspberri Sea Breeze

The Sea Breeze is a legendary vodka cocktail that belongs to the so-called “Cape Cod” family of drinks – a group of classics built around cranberry juice. Here, Absolut Vodka is swapped for Absolut Raspberri, adding a bold raspberry character to the already fruity combination of grapefruit and cranberry.

Simultaneously juicy, tart and fruit-forward, the Absolut Raspberri Sea Breeze is a natural summer drink – though honestly, it works any time of year.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
• 80 ml cranberry juice
• 45 ml grapefruit juice
• Lime wheel, to garnish

Here’s how to make it:

1. Grab a rocks glass and fill it with ice cubes.
2. Add 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
3. Add 80 ml cranberry juice
4. Add 45 ml grapefruit juice.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel.

Tip! Given its popularity and how easy it is to make, the Absolut Raspberri Sea Breeze cocktail is ideal for bigger gatherings and parties. Make a batch and save time.

4. Absolut Raspberri Cosmopolitan


The Cosmopolitan gets a raspberry makeover. Absolut Citron, our versatile lemon-flavored vodka, is swapped for Absolut Raspberri, bringing a bold berry character to one of the most iconic cocktails in the world.

The Absolut Raspberri Cosmopolitan follows the classic Cosmo recipe but replaces the lemon flavor with raspberry and swaps the orange zest garnish for fresh raspberries, accentuating the berry flavor from the first sip to the last.

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Absolut Raspberri
• 20 ml triple sec
• 20 ml lime juice
• 20 ml cranberry juice
• Orange zest, to garnish

To make it, check out the recipe for an Absolut Cosmo but substitute Absolut Citron for Absolut Raspberri. Garnish with some fresh raspberries for the ultimate finish.

5. Absolut Raspberri Mule

Few cocktails are as instantly recognizable as the Moscow Mule — vodka, ginger beer and fresh lime juice, served ice cold in a copper or stainless steel mug.

The Absolut Raspberri Moscow Mule keeps everything that makes the original great and adds Absolut Raspberri, bringing a bold, fruit-forward berry twist.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Absolut Raspberri
• 15 ml lime juice
• Ginger beer
• 3 raspberries, to garnish

Ready to make it? Check out our Absolut Raspberri Mule recipe.

Watch Rico show you how to make the Absolut Raspberri Mule!

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