The Core Classics

• A few fruity martinis are not only extremely well known but widely ordered and drank as well. The cosmopolitan has been featured both on television and the movies due to its mix of sophistication and fruity flavors. For a simple cosmo, chill four parts vodka, three parts cranberry juice, two parts orange liqueur and a couple splashes of lime juice, then garnish with a lemon twist. Another common fruity martini is the appletini. For an easy appletini, chill three parts each vodka and sour apple schnapps with one part sweet-and-sour mix, then garnish with a cherry.

Focused on a Fruit

• Some fruity martinis are just single-fruit specific. One of the most well-known single-fruit martinis is the lemon drop martini. Chill two parts lemon or citron vodka with one part each fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, then serve in a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Another simple yet powerful single-fruit martini is the crantini, which is seven parts vodka and one part cranberry juice or cranberry liqueur. Another more exotic fruit-specific martini is a the lichitini, which is focused on the lychee. Chill equal parts vodka and lychee liqueur, then garnish with an actual lychee.

Deliciously Dessert-Like

• Many fruity martinis may double as after-dinner drinks or dessert cocktails. The key lime martini successfully mimics the pie of the same name; chill two parts each vanilla vodka and cream, and one part each vanilla liqueur and key lime juice, then serve in a cocktail glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs. Substitute blueberry juice for the key lime juice for a blueberry milkshake-like drink. Another dessert-like fruity martini is the apple pie martini. Chill four parts apple cider, three parts vanilla liqueur, two parts vodka, a splash of lemon juice, and a pinch of cinnamon.

Class It Up

• Some fruity martinis have a touch of elegance and sophistication. The French martini gets its name from the French raspberry liqueur in the drink. Chill eight parts gin, two parts pineapple juice and one part raspberry liqueur, then serve up in a martini glass. Another fancy martini is the English rose martini, with four parts gin, two parts each dry vermouth and apricot brandy, one part lemon juice, a splash of grenadine, and a maraschino cherry garnish. One more simple but classy martini is the glamour girl martini. Chill four parts pinot grigio, one part peach schnapps and a splash of cranberry juice.