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Flame of Love in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Flame of Love recipe

StirredMartini glassNo ice32% ABV

The Flame of Love is a stirred vodka cocktail, made with fino sherry and vodka, served in a martini glass. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 32% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 130 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Created by Pepe Ruiz at Chasen’s in Hollywood for Dean Martin.

Flame of Love ingredients

Fino sherryrinse
Vodka60 ml (2 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Flame of Love

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Flamed orange peel
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Flame of Love: quick answers

How strong is a Flame of Love?
About 32% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Flame of Love?
About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Flame of Love served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Flame of Love have?
2 in total: fino sherry and vodka. Simple enough to make at home.

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