Flirtini – Pineapple Champagne Martini
Flirtini Recipe
I first made a Flirtini after a Sex and the City rewatch left me craving one. It’s one of my favorite episodes and the scene with the rooftop party always leaves me craving it. “Vodka, pineapple, and champagne” in the same sentence, it’s a fun combination indeed. Whether you can find pineapple vodka or not, I’d still choose vanilla. It brings a warm, sweet note that plays beautifully off the pineapple, and that’s the way I still make it years later.
What I Love About My Flirtini
- This cocktail carries all the flirty, celebratory energy that made it a Sex and the City favorite, and it’s become my go-to whenever I want to turn an ordinary night into something worth toasting.
- Three ingredients and five minutes get me a round without missing the party.
- The pineapple and vanilla vodka combination tastes rich and tropical without feeling too sweet.
- It looks gorgeous in a martini glass with the cherry sitting at the bottom, so it photographs as well as it drinks.
- I can batch the vodka and pineapple juice ahead of time and just add champagne right before serving.
Key Ingredient Notes
- Champagne – I reach for a brut champagne here since it’s the driest style and keeps the drink from turning overly sweet on top of the pineapple juice. Prosecco works too and brings its own fruity, floral edge if that’s what you have on hand.
- Pineapple Juice – Use 100% pineapple juice, not a pineapple cocktail mix. Straight juice gives you a clean, true pineapple flavor instead of something artificially sweet.
- Vanilla Vodka – True pineapple vodka is hard to find at most liquor stores, so vanilla vodka is my go-to swap. It adds a warm sweetness that pairs naturally with the pineapple.
- Maraschino Cherries – One cherry sinks to the bottom of the glass for a pop of color and a sweet last bite once your drink is gone.
How to Make a Flirtini
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes before you start. A cold glass keeps the cocktail colder for longer once it’s poured.
- Add the vanilla vodka and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels frosty, about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into your chilled glass.
- Pour the champagne in slowly, right down the side of the glass. Pouring slowly keeps the bubbles from foaming over the top.
- Drop in a maraschino cherry and serve right away while the champagne is still fizzy.
Flirtini Recipe FAQs
A Flirtini is a bubbly cocktail made with vodka, pineapple juice, and champagne. It became famous after showing up on Sex and the City, during a rooftop party.
Yes. Prosecco is usually a bit sweeter than brut champagne and brings its own fruity, floral notes, so it still works well against the pineapple and vodka. If you wish, you can use unflavored vodka.
Vanilla vodka is my favorite here since pineapple vodka is tough to find. If you do come across a bottle of pineapple vodka, feel free to swap it in. Or, you can use unflavored classic vodka.
Yes. Shake the vodka and pineapple juice together and keep it chilled in the fridge or a pitcher over ice. Add the champagne right before serving so it stays bubbly.
A classic martini glass is traditional and lets the drink’s color shine, but a champagne coupe or flute works just as well if that’s what you have.
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Flirtini – Pineapple Champagne Martini Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz brute champagne
- 4 1/4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka
- Maraschino cherries to sink
Instructions
- In a martini shaker, shake vodka and pineapple juice with some ice and pour it in a martini glass.
- Add champagne to top off the glass and add the cherry.
- Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Flirtini – what a clever name, Iyuba. Because I am huge fan of everything pineapple and it being my favorite fruit, I am going to try this out today. Not sure if I’ll use that much vodka but how about I cheat and add more pineapple juice?! Yep, i’ll let you know how it feels.
Ha, well, my cocktails are known to be strong 😀
You can definitely add more pineapple juice. Enjoy it!
I’m in love with this Lyuba! It’s PERFECT. Pinned!
Aww, thank you so much, Dorothy!!
THAT is awesome!! I want a pitcher of it! 😀
Haha…common over and we’ll share a pitcher!
Thank you, Katerina!
This drink sounds amazing! I know it’s fruity and girly and all that stuff, but I would happily sip on these all summer long haha!
Don’t even be ashamed of it…it’s awesome!!
Thank you, Chris!
What a delicious combination of flavors! I’ve definitely got to make this!
Thank you so much, Jamie!
Flirtini sounds like my kind of martini!! I don’t have any vanilla vodka on hand, but I think I’m going to have to pick some up! Thank you for linking to my Coconut Key Lime Martini!
If you usually don’t drink vanilla one, get one of those sample bottles 😉
This martini is worth it!
Thank you, Brandie!
They all look so good it would be hard which one to pick. I usually don’t drink “hard” liquor but I would certainly try these.
I hope you give it a try, Marisa! It’s so summery and tasty!
I own a bunch of martini glasses but I cannot recall the last time I actually made a martini. I’ve made all kinds of other mixed drinks though. Maybe it’s time to brush the dust off the martini glasses for this one.
Those glasses need to be used, girl! Hope you make it and like it 🙂