Flirtibird Recipe

Combine ingredients

Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, passion fruit puree, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) into a cocktail shaker. Do not add ice yet if using egg white.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15–20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and create a foam.

Ice shake

Add the ice cubes to the shaker (or if you didn't use egg white, combine everything with ice from the start). Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.

Strain

Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass using a fine-mesh strainer to catch pulp and ice shards, producing a smooth texture.

Gently top the strained cocktail with about 1 oz of sparkling wine to add brightness and effervescence. Pour slowly down the side of the glass so the foam remains intact.

Float half a teaspoon of fresh passion fruit seeds in the center of the foam or place a thin passion fruit wheel on the glass rim. Add a lime twist or wheel at the rim for aroma.

Serve immediately with a small napkin. Encourage the drinker to taste the foam first, then stir lightly to combine the sparkling layer with the base.