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I love serving Flirtinis for festive occasions, and this Sparkling Holiday Flirtini is fun, pretty, and delicious. I’ve combined cranberry and pineapple juice, mixed them with orange vodka, and topped them with red Moscato champagne. Sweet, tarty and bubbly, it’s the perfect holiday cocktail recipe for Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
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This fun and yummy Sparkling Holiday Flirtini is one of my go-to drinks for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This holiday cocktail recipe is made with orange vodka, champagne, pineapple and cranberry juices, and I garnish it with fruit and mint. It’s simple yet delicious and comes together in minutes.
If you aren’t familiar with a Flirtini, it comes from old episodes of Sex and the City. I’ve stayed true to the original ingredients, with the addition of cranberry juice for a festive twist, giving the cocktail a vibrant red color and a light, refreshing tartness.
This Sparkling Holiday Flirtini is a great drink to make at home for a special night, to serve at a party or get-together with friends. This recipe makes enough for 2 glasses, but if I’m entertaining a crowd, I’ll double or triple it.
Tips for Beginners
- Don’t skip the garnish. I find the orange slices and mint leaves add a bright, refreshing finish, making the cocktail more fun and festive.
- Mix in the champagne just before serving. If you want your drink to be bubbly, add the champagne just before you want to serve the drinks. If you add it too far in advance, you’ll lose the bubbles, and your drinks won’t have any fizz.
- Any bubbly drink works. If you don’t have access to champagne, you can use Prosecco or Cava, both of which are sparkling wines that may be more budget-friendly. You won’t get the same taste but you’ll still have a festive holiday drink.
Sparkling Holiday Flirtini
Ingredients
- 3 oz. orange vodka 2 shots
- 1½ oz. pineapple juice 1 shot
- 1½ oz cranberry juice 1 shot
- champagne I like Barefoot Red Moscato Champagne
- orange slices and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Pour vodka, pineapple, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker with ice.3 oz. orange vodka, 1½ oz. pineapple juice, 1½ oz cranberry juice
- Shake to combine.
- Pour until halfway up two martini glasses.
- Top to the brim with your favorite champagne.champagne
- Garnish with orange slices and mint. Enjoy!orange slices and mint for garnish
Becky’s Tips
- For a more festive look, add the orange slices and mint leaves.
- Add the champagne just before serving so the drink has some fizz.
- Use Prosecco or Cava, for a more budget-friendly option.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Store
This type of cocktail does not store well, as the champagne will lose its fizz.
Make Ahead
If you wanted to get a head start, you could combine the vodka and juices and store them in the refrigerator for a few days, and then add the champagne just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving these Flirtinis on special occasions like Christmas or New Year’s, which call for special snacks. I like to offer a variety of things to snack on, like savory bacon stuffed mushrooms, a creamy and cheesy Instant Pot Buffalo chicken dip, and some fun pizza sticks. This recipe makes enough for two glasses if it’s just Pat and me; it’s perfect. I’ll double or triple the recipe if I have guests.
More Holiday Cocktail Recipes To Try
- This bright and bubbly Holiday Punch Recipe features vodka with the season’s favorite flavors like cranberry, orange, apple cider, and ginger.
- I make these White Christmas Tequila Sours with egg whites, citrus juices, and agave nectar for a sweet and sour treat.
- For this Holiday Sangria, I combine red wine, vodka, sparkling apple cider, spiced apple cider, and cranberry juice.
I would love to know where you got the glasses for your Sparkling Holiday Flirtini. Can’t wait to WOW my family this Christmas Eve with this recipe!