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Get a little flirtatious with this pineapple-flavored rendition of a sparkling cosmopolitan. The flirtini is a great Champagne cocktail for romantic summer evenings or Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, or any other occasion that you want to celebrate with something a little extra special.
Mix this up just before serving so that the Champagne doesn't lose its bubbles. It may also be best to mix up two or more flirtinis at a time, so you don't waste an open bottle of wine on a single drink.
Ingredients
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2 pieces fresh pineapple
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1/2 ounce premium triple sec
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1 ounce vodka
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1 ounce pineapple juice
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1 ounce Champagne
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Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Muddle the pineapple pieces and triple sec in the bottom of a mixing glass.
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Add the vodka and pineapple juice.
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Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Top with Champagne.
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Garnish with the maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy.
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Tip
- Cointreau is commonly used in the flirtini, but feel free to use your favorite premium triple sec instead. A top-shelf orange curaçao works well, too.
How Strong Is the Flirtini?
It's wise to remember that Cointreau is an 80-proof liqueur, and if we pair that with an 80-proof vodka, the flirtini is not as innocent as it looks. While that is true, this is no martini, and in that respect, it's a gentle cocktail with an alcohol content of about 17 percent ABV (34 proof).
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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183 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 183 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 34mg | 170% |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 126mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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