Alfie Cocktail
The Alfie Cocktail is a strong vodka tropical cocktail, fruity and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 49 out of 100
- Sweet
- 51 out of 100
- Fruity
- 85 out of 100
- Boozy
- 80 out of 100
How to make an Alfie Cocktail
To make an Alfie Cocktail, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz lemon vodka, 1 dash Triple sec and ½ oz pineapple juice.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add lemon vodka, triple sec and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Alfie Cocktail questions
What does an Alfie Cocktail taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Alfie Cocktail?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Alfie Cocktail and a Cosmopolitan?
Both use lemon vodka and Triple sec. The Alfie Cocktail adds pineapple juice, while the Cosmopolitan uses lime juice and cranberry juice. The Alfie Cocktail is the stronger of the two.
Should an Alfie Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Alfie Cocktails?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz lemon vodka, ¼ oz Triple sec and 3 oz pineapple juice in a jug and chill it. Add 2½ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.