Imagine a sunny beach day packed into a glass – that’s the Sex on the Beach cocktail for you! This drink is all about fun, flavor, and a little bit of whimsy. It’s a popular choice for those who love a sweet, fruity taste with a kick. Whether you’re at a party or just chilling at home, this cocktail brings the vacation vibes to you.
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Tasting Notes
Sex on the Beach is a delightful mix of sweet and tangy. The juicy flavors of peach, orange, and cranberry blend perfectly with the smoothness of vodka. It’s like a fruit basket in a glass, with a vibrant, refreshing taste that’s not too heavy. The finish is smooth with a slight buzz from the vodka, making it a perfect summer sipper.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Peach Schnapps
- 0.5 oz Chambord or Creme de Cassis
- 1.5oz oz Orange Juice
- 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour the vodka and peach schnapps over the ice.
- Add the orange juice and cranberry juice.
- Stir well.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry on top.
Pro Tips
- For a clearer layering effect, pour the cranberry juice slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Adjust the juice ratios to suit your taste. More cranberry juice adds tartness, while more orange juice makes it sweeter.
- Chill your ingredients beforehand for a refreshing, cold cocktail.
Which Liquor Brands to Choose
- Vodka: Smirnoff or Absolut for a smooth taste.
- Peach Schnapps: Archers or DeKuyper for the best peach flavor.
Similar Cocktails or Flavor Variations
- Fuzzy Navel – Peach schnapps with orange juice, for a non-alcoholic twist.
- Bay Breeze – Swap out cranberry juice for pineapple juice.
- Tequila Sunrise – Replace vodka with tequila and skip the peach schnapps.
- Woo Woo – Similar to Sex on the Beach but without the orange juice.
- Sex in the Driveway – This variation is made with peach schnapps, vodka, blue curacao, and lemon-lime soda.
History
The Sex on the Beach cocktail originated in the 1980s in Florida. It was created as part of a marketing campaign to promote peach schnapps. The catchy name and delightful taste quickly made it a hit, especially among young adults looking for something exciting and new.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Vodka
- ½ oz Chambord or Creme de Cassis
- ½ oz Peach Schnapps
- 1 ½ oz Orange Juice
- 1 ½ oz Cranberry Juice
- Orange Slice Garnish optional
- Cocktail Umbrella Garnish optional
Instructions
- Get all the ingredients you'll need ready
- Pour the ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker
- Shake it up
- Pack a highball or hurricane glass with ice and strain the mixture into it
- Add the cocktail umbrella and orange slice as a garnish