* One shot of good French vodka (e.g., Grey Goose, Cîroc), chilled.
* One shot of raspberry liqueur (e.g., Chambord, Bardinet Framboise).
* Two shots of fresh pineapple juice, chilled.

Add ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake, strain over ice into a martini glass, and garnish with berries (optional).

Technically neither French (it's American) nor a martini (it lacks gin and vermouth); it was invented (discovered?) in the 1980s at one of Keith McNally's New York City bars. The "French" part is apparently the raspberry liqueur.

Whilst carrying questionable origins and appropriated name, the cocktail certainly can be authentic in content and delivery. This cocktail is delicious, tasteful in its sweetness, and great on a summer's evening.

Now the International Bartenders Association have very different proportions for this - 1 part Chambord (only), 1 part pineapple juice, 3 shots of vodka, and garnished with lemon peel juice. Whilst this is closer to martini proportions, I rather prefer a somewhat lighter and more flavoursome version for a hot summer's day. Either way, it's simple and just works.