Still Spirits just changed home cocktails — ready to wow your mates with a real raspberry martini?

September 1, 2025

One Ingredient, Endless Summer: A DIY Raspberry Martini That Actually Tastes Like Fruit

Let’s be brutally honest — most raspberry-flavoured spirits taste more like a lolly than a real berry. But when you make it yourself? That’s a whole different pour.

With Still Spirits Raspberry Vodka 50ml, you’re not just mixing a drink — you’re mixing respect into every glass. It’s a game changer for backyard distillers and cocktail tinkerers alike, offering you full control, real raspberry flavour, and the pride of saying: “Yep, I made that.”

Before: Syrupy pseudo-vodka from a dodgy bottle shop
After: Smooth, tangy raspberry vodka you crafted yourself

This little bottle doesn’t look like much — but stir it into a plain neutral spirit and what you get is shockingly good. Crisp. Bright. Not fake fruity, but real ‘pick-it-straight-from-the-bush’ fruit character. Perfect for mixing or pouring over ice on a warm afternoon.

“I've been distilling for years and didn’t expect a flavouring to punch this hard. The raspberry vodka nailed it.”
—Candeece, Head of Homebrew at Strathalbyn H Hardware

What You Need to Get Started

Minimal gear, maximum satisfaction. Here's what’s required to whip up your own raspberry vodka martini that outshines anything on the shelf:

1 x bottle of Still Spirits Raspberry Vodka 50ml flavouring
700ml neutral spirit (use good-quality filtered spirit for best results)
Cocktail shaker or sealable mason jar
Ice cubes
Fresh lime or lemon
Simple syrup (sugar + hot water, cooled)
Fresh raspberries & mint (optional garnish)

How To Mix the Raspberry Martini

We're not messing with fancy infusions or bar tricks. This is practical, no-fluff bartending built for your humble shed or kitchen bench.

Step 1: Flavour Your Vodka

Start by combining one bottle of the Still Spirits Raspberry Vodka essence with 700ml of your neutral spirit. Shake well and let it settle for a few hours (overnight if you can). The longer it rests, the smoother the flavour.

Step 2: Ice It Down

Fill your shaker with plenty of ice. This isn’t just to chill it — the shake also gives the martini its signature silky texture.

Step 3: Shake It Up

Add 50ml of your raspberry-infused vodka, 25ml fresh lime juice, and 15ml simple syrup. Put the lid on tight and shake until your hands go cold — about 20–30 seconds.

Step 4: Strain & Sip

Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a couple of fresh raspberries or a sprig of mint if you want to show off a little.

Why This Mix Works

The beauty of raspberries is they’re tart as well as sweet — tough to capture in pre-mixed stuff. But the Still Spirits Raspberry Vodka flavouring strikes that balance. It delivers a soft berry nose, full fruit lift through the middle and a whisper of citrus at the back, especially when balanced with fresh lime.

It’s also ridiculously versatile:

Swap out lime for lemon and turn it brighter
Top it with soda for a fizzy raspberry spritz
Blend with cranberry juice for a deeper red cocktail

How Does This Compare to Store-Bought Raspberry Vodka?

Time: Less than 5 minutes to mix flavouring
Cost: You’re using gear you already have
Taste: Fewer additives, more real berry zip
Customisable: Adjust sweetness + use your preferred base spirit

Short answer? It’s better. You feel it in the flavour... but more than that, you feel it deep down. This isn’t just another drink someone else bottled. It’s yours — and that always tastes better.

Other Flavours Worth A Shot

Once you’ve nailed the raspberry vodka, doors open. Raspberry and chocolate? Raspberry and coconut? You’ve got a whole world of cocktail combos waiting in your cupboard.

Explore our home spirit flavour range in-store — including vanilla, butterscotch, coffee, and spiced rum profiles — designed to blend cleanly with neutral spirits. These aren't party-trick flavours, either. They’re legit enough to serve at your next get-together and earn some quiet nods of respect.

Tips From the Shed

Use quality filtered spirit – don’t cut corners on your base
Let flavoured spirits sit overnight to mellow
Keep simple syrup handy in the fridge
Fresh citrus makes all the difference – bottle juice just doesn’t pop the same

“The right mix isn’t just about flavour. It’s about control, pride, and pouring someone a drink that says: I know what I’m doing.”
—Candeece, Homebrew Lead

The Martini Isn’t the End — It’s the Beginning

This DIY raspberry martini doesn’t just taste amazing — it changes how you think about spirits. With one flavour, a bit of know-how, and the right tools, you've got more control than most bar shelves allow.

So no, it’s not just another cocktail. It’s proof your shed can outmix any city rooftop bar — you just needed the right base to start from.

Cheers to your next great sip,

Candeece