Flirtini
Vodka and pineapple topped with Champagne. Light and party-ready.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 30 ml Pineapple juice
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the Flirtini
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Flirtini FAQ
What's in a Flirtini?
30 ml vodka, 10 ml triple sec / cointreau, 30 ml pineapple juice, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Flirtini?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Flirtini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Flirtini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
