At 39,000 feet, Natalia and her boyfriend turned a routine long-haul flight into a first-class experience, mixing up DIY espresso martinis mid-air with a cocktail kit she brought onboard.

As the pair carefully crafted their drinks, the passenger beside them couldn’t help but sneak a few curious glances. Sensing the intrigue, Natalia extended a friendly offer, and soon, the stranger joined in on the impromptu cocktail hour.

The video of the airborne toast quickly soared to viral fame on Instagram, racking up over 21 million views.

During a long-haul flight, my boyfriend and I decided to elevate our travel experience by making espresso martinis mid-air using a cocktail kit I brought onboard. As we mixed our drinks, the passenger seated next to us couldn’t help but glance over a few times, clearly intrigued. Eventually, I offered her a cocktail too—and she happily joined in. We all clinked our glasses and shared a lighthearted, unexpected moment of connection at 39,000 feet.