The Flirtini is a champagne cocktail recipe made famous by the HBO series Sex and the City.
Although the cosmopolitan cocktail has been more closely associated with Sex and the City Flirtinis prepared in pitchers became popular with people getting together to watch the show together.
The basic Flirtini recipe is just vodka, champagne or sparkling wine, and pineapple juice.
A fancy Fliritini includes fresh pineapple and Cointreau.
Flirtini Ingredients
Ingredients for Flirtini Recipes
- Vodka
- Champagne or Sparkling Wine (dry, one bottle)
- Pineapple Juice
Optional Ingredients for Flirtinis
- Fresh Pineapple
- Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau)
- Raspberry Liqueur (Chambord)
- Maraschino Cherry
- Ice
Flirtini Preparation
Equipment Needed for Flirtinis
- Highball or Collins glasses
- Pitcher for Mixing
Preparation Time for Flirtinis
- 5 minutes for mixing and serving
Serving Tip: Chill all ingredients several hours first, then mix in the champagne or sparkling wine just before serving to ensure that the bubbles aren't lost.
Flirtini Recipes
Basic Flirtini Recipe
You need:
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 2 oz. Champagne
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Mix:
- Pour all three ingredients over ice in your Collins or Highball glass
- Mix gently
- Garnish with Maraschino Cherry, if desired
Pink Flirtini Recipe
You need:
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Chambord
- 2 oz. Champagne
- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Mix:
- Pour the vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice over ice in your Collins or Highball glass
- Mix thoroughly
- Add champagne or sparkling wine
- Stir gently
- Garnish with Maraschino Cherry, if desired
Fancy Flirtini Recipe
You need:
- 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Cointreau
- 2 oz. Champagne
- Pieces of fresh pineapple
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
Mix:
- Combine fresh pineapple and Cointreau in the bottom of your glass
- Add pineapple juice and vodka
- Mix thoroughly
- Strain mixture into a chilled cocktail glass
- Add champagne or sparking wine
- Mix gently
- Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry
